2025 UKCTTA Championship – Tournament Report
The 2025 UKCTTA Annual Championship took place with strong participation across all categories. This year’s event attracted a large number of ranked players, raising the overall level of competition and creating exciting prospects for each group stage and knockout round.

Ranked Players in Attendance
Among the notable entrants were:

• Larry Trumpauskas – Ranked 11
• Louis Price – Ranked 23
• Ho Yin Tam – Ranked 32
• Umair Maothoor – Ranked 35
• Lorestas Trumpauskas – Ranked 44
• Emmanuel Asante- Ranked 74
• Munip Ahmad – Ranked 75
• Danial Ives – Ranked 90
• Mahmood Kelani – Ranked 95
• Adam Laws – Ranked 104
• Abdul Raqueeb – Ranked 139
• Adam Alibhai – Ranked 144
• Harry Yip – Ranked 191
• Daniel Howard – Ranked 194

Their presence added prestige and depth to the tournament, ensuring high-quality matches from the outset.

Tournament Format
The competition was organised into two main categories: Mixed Singles and Mixed 40+.

• Mixed Singles: 5 groups of 7 players each. The top three from each group advanced to the knockout stage. To complete the Round of 16, one additional player was selected, creating a full bracket of 16 players.
• Mixed 40+: 2 groups of 7 players each. The top 4 from each group progressed to the knockout stage, forming the quarterfinal lineup.

This structure guaranteed every player a fair number of matches while providing a clear and competitive pathway to the finals.

Mixed Singles (Open Category)
Quarterfinals

• Louis Price vs. Ho Yin Tam
  One of the matches of the tournament. Louis had to dig deep after trailing, eventually winning a nail-biting five-game thriller:
  11–9, 9–11, 9–11, 11–4, 11–9.
• Larry Trumpauskas vs. Umair Maothoor
  A tense and entertaining match full of momentum shifts. Larry held his nerve in the deciding game to win 3–2:
  11–6, 6–11, 8–11, 14–12, 11–7.
• Lorestas Trumpauskas vs. Abdul Raqueeb
  A tight encounter throughout, with Lorestas edging all three games to win 3–0:
  11–7, 11–9, 11–9.
• Mahmood Kelani vs. Adam Laws
  Kelani impressed with his consistency and attacking play, securing his semi-final place against Adam Laws 3-0:

      12-10,11-9,11-7.
Semifinals

• Louis Price vs. Mahmood Kelani
  Louis showed his authority, controlling the match from start to finish to secure a 3–0 win:
  11–8, 11–8, 11–7.
• Larry Trumpauskas vs. Lorestas Trumpauskas
  A father-and-son showdown, with the younger Trumpauskas proving stronger on the day. Larry claimed victory in straight games:
  11–7, 11–8, 11–9.

Final

• Louis Price vs. Larry Trumpauskas
  A fitting climax to the championship. Both players produced dazzling table tennis, taking the match to a fifth and deciding game. Louis held his composure at the crucial points to clinch the title:
  11–3, 8–11, 11–13, 13–11, 11–8.

 Mixed Singles Champion: Louis Price

40+ Category
Quarterfinals

• Adam Laws vs. Eric Hammond
  Adam proved too strong, securing a comfortable 2-0 win to move into the semi-finals.
• Sanga Quamina vs. Amit Dhekane
  Sanga advanced with a confident 2-1-sets victory.
• Lorestas Trumpauskas vs. Vadym Krvs
  Lorestas delivered a solid performance to overcome Vadym and reach the semi-finals.
• Scott Cooper vs. Oleh Biletskyi
  Oleh showed his consistency and sharp play, defeating Scott to secure his place in the semi-finals.

Semifinals

• Lorestas Trumpauskas vs. Adam Laws
  Lorestas used his experience and attacking flair to take control, winning in straight games:
  11–5, 11–6, 11–7.
• Oleh Biletskyi vs. Sanga Quamina
  A well-fought battle, but Oleh managed to outlast Sanga in four sets:
  11–9, 11–5, 9–11, 11–5.

Final

• Oleh Biletskyi vs. Lorestas Trumpauskas
  The final produced one of the most exciting matches of the tournament. Both players exchanged games, keeping the crowd on edge. In the deciding fifth game, Oleh found the extra energy to edge past Lorestas in dramatic fashion:
  14–12, 4–11, 13–11, 8–11, 11–8.

 40+ Champion: Oleh Biletskyi

Closing Remarks
The 2025 UKCTTA Annual Championship once again showcased the growing strength and depth of competition within the association. From thrilling five-game battles to generational showdowns and veterans demonstrating resilience, the event embodied the spirit of table tennis.
The UKCTTA extends its thanks to all players and supporters who made this year’s championship a resounding success.

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