GTA Table Tennis fans witnessed a spectacular day of competition as the CCTTA Club hosted the TOP 8 - Under 1200 tournament on July 19, 2026!
Two fierce groups of 7 players each kicked off the action, followed by a high-intensity knockout stage that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Tournament Format
- Group Stage: 2 groups of 7 players — Best of 3 with golden point at deuce
- Knockout Stage (Round of 16 to Final): Best of 5 with golden point
- 3rd/4th Place Match: Best of 5 with golden point
- Top 4 players battled through 10 matches each in a grueling but exciting day!
Championship Results
🏆 Champion: Santiago Vargas 🥈 Runner-Up: George Yu 🥉 3rd Place: Arul Rajendran 4th Place: Rajan Shrestha
Semifinal Thrillers:
- Semifinal 1: Santiago Vargas def. Arul Rajendran 3-1
- Semifinal 2: George Yu def. Rajan Shrestha 3-1
Final: Santiago Vargas def. George Yu 3-1
3rd Place Match: Arul Rajendran def. Rajan Shrestha
The knockout rounds were packed with long rallies, golden-point drama, and impressive shot-making. Arul Rajendran, seeded #7 in his group, delivered a gritty performance with multiple 3-2 wins to reach the semifinals and secure a well-deserved podium finish.
Big Thanks to CCTTA Club
A huge shoutout to the CCTTA Club for hosting another top-quality event and providing the perfect platform for local Under 1200 players to shine. These tournaments continue to raise the level of table tennis across the GTA!
Full results, bracket, and details available now:
