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2024 Victorian Closed Veterans Review

Published Wed 31 Jul 2024

The 2024 Victorian Closed Veterans took place on Sunday July 28th at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, and it was a great competition for all in attendance.

With 32 tables and 2 grandstands it was an incredible showcase of the Victorian Veteran's skills and talent across all age bands throughout the day.

TTV CEO Andrew Weiss was in attendance and stated how "It was truly inspiring to witness the exceptional level of skill and sportsmanship displayed at the 2024 Victorian Closed Veterans."

"This event showcases the dedication and passion of our veteran players, who continue to set high standards for the sport."

"Their commitment not only strengthens our community but also serves as a powerful reminder of the lifelong love for table tennis."

"Congratulations to all the participants for their remarkable performances, and a huge thanks to everyone who made this event a success" added Andrew.

Finalists:

Event Name Winner Runner-up

Over 30 Men's Singles

Carter, Craig Thomas, Rhys

Over 30 Women's Singles

Anushska, Fernando Liu, Lydia

Over 40 Men's Singles

Johnson, Simon Pandya, Zankar

Over 40 Women's Singles

Yoshida, Akie Ball, Melisa

Over 50 Men's Singles

Huang, Scott Q Huang, Robert

Over 50 Women's Singles

Xiong, Christina Ball, Melisa

Over 60 Men's Singles

Brand, David Haldule, Sameer

Over 60 Women's Singles

Wilson, Debbie Bennett, Belgin

Over 65 Men's Singles

Berry, Brian Carlyle, Rod

Over 65 Women's Singles

Gao, Guiqin Carruthers, Vicki

Over 70 Men's Singles

Berry, Brian Geller, Mikhail

Over 70 Women's Singles 

Gao, Guiqin 

James, Judy 

Over 75 Men's Singles 

Wright, Bernard Mick 

Bowler, Bob 

Over 80 Men's Singles 

Wright, Bernard Mick 

Klaf, Igor 

Over 85 Singles 

Klaf, Igor 

De Bondt, Case 

Under 2000 Singles 

Ma, Shuang 

Segal, David 

Under 1700 Singles 

Berry, Brian 

Kahol, Ashutosh Gary 

Under 1400 Singles 

Haldule, Sameer 

Vergara Iregui, Jairo Andres 

Under 1200 Singles 

Chew, Chuan 

Chilcott, Mark 

Under 1000 Singles 

Fernandez, Agatha 

Raykar, Vibhay 

Under 800 Singles 

Bowd, Michelle 

McCarthy, Renee 

Over 30 Men's Doubles 

Thomas, Rhys, & Van Der Heiden, Nathan 

Kahol, Ashutosh Gary, & Pandya, Zankar 

Over 30/50 Women's Doubles 

Brindley, Aviva, & Xu, Ju Mei 

Ball, Melisa, & Fernandez, Agatha 

Over 40 Men's Doubles 

Johnson, Simon, & Warr, Mick 

Makaling, Dennis, & Wu, Mike 

Over 50 Men's Doubles 

Huang, Harson Harrison, & Huang, Robert 

Huang, Scott Q, & Tran, Jason 

Over 60 Men's Doubles 

Greaves, Wayne, & Pattison, John 

Brand, David, & Dever, Jeff 

Over 60 Women's Doubles 

Carruthers, Vicki, & Wilson, Debbie 

Mowbray, Cath, & Strong, Belinda 

Over 65 Men's Doubles 

Berry, Brian, & Websdale, Phillip 

Pekel, Herman, & Riha, Frank 

Over 65 Women's Doubles 

Gao, Guiqin, & Yu, Willa 

Bellion, Anne, & James, Judy 

Over 70 Men's Doubles 

Dawber, Ken, & Scott, John 

Carruthers, Phillip, & Edwards, Graeme 

Over 75 Men's Doubles 

Bowler, Bob, & Doughty, Bruce 

De Bondt, Case, & Geraghty, Colin 

Over 30 Mixed Doubles 

Johnson, Simon, & Liu, Lydia 

Ball, Melisa, & Glynn, Mark D 

Over 50 Mixed Doubles 

Huang, Robert, & Xu, Ju Mei 

Makaling, Dennis, & Strong, Jeanne 

Over 60 Mixed Doubles 

Greaves, Wayne, & Wilson, Debbie 

Cong, Helen, & Symes, Robert 

Over 65 Mixed Doubles 

Bozelle, Robert, & James, Judy 

Carruthers, Phillip, & Carruthers, Vicki 

Over 70 Mixed Doubles 

Gao, Guiqin, & Ooi, Richard 

Woolcock, Jane, & Woolcock, Warren 

Single Mixed Doubles 

Raykar, Vibhay, & White, Carey 

Kempton, Rod, & Vernekar, Vishal 

Full Results can be viewed here

TTV would like to wish a huge congratulations to all participants from the 2024 Victorian Closed Veterans. 

We now turn our attention to the Dandenong Junior/Senior Open taking place this weekend. 

Photos from the tournament can be purchased using the link here


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