Exciting Prospects Headline Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships
The upcoming Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships are set to feature an impressive lineup of rising table tennis talents, including several medalists from the World Table Tennis (WTT) circuit. With the event taking place this weekend at WV Active Wolverhampton, the stage is set for a highly competitive and thrilling tournament.
Headlining the field is Dimitar Dimitrov, a three-time winner at Under-11 WTT competitions, who will be the top seed in both the Under-11 and Under-12 Boys’ Singles events. Additionally, recent WTT silver medalists Sinan Surensoy and Pablo Ramirez-Rioja are also among the highly ranked participants, with Ramirez-Rioja seeded first in the Under-13 category and Surensoy holding the second and third seeds in the Under-12 and Under-13 events, respectively.
Joining the impressive list of WTT alumni is Hannah Saunders, who secured a bronze medal at the WTT Youth Contender in Hungary last November. Saunders will enter the tournament as the top seed in both the Under-12 and Under-13 Girls’ Singles events.
“With several other players having gained valuable experience on the WTT circuit, the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National Championships promises to be an exceptional showcase of the next generation of table tennis stars.”
This year, the event has been opened up to all eligible players within the respective age groups, providing a platform for young talents to compete without the restriction of previous rankings.
In addition to the singles events, the Championships will also feature boys’ and girls’ doubles competitions at the Under-12 and Under-13 levels. Fans can download the full program from the event’s website to stay up-to-date with the draws and follow the action as it unfolds.
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