A huge congratulations to Flanny Xue, who spent 10 days of her school holidays competing at the 2026 New Zealand Open Table Tennis Championships.

Reflecting on the tournament, Flanny described it as an incredibly rewarding experience:

“Beyond the matches, it was a massive learning experience. I gained a lot of insight into staying composed under pressure, testing out new techniques during tight points, and maintaining strong sportsmanship. The strong sense of teamwork throughout the tournament made a huge difference and really helped everyone perform at their best.”

Flanny’s outstanding results included:

🏆 1st in New Zealand – Open Women’s Team
🏆 1st in New Zealand – U19 Girls Team
🥈 Runner-Up – B Grade Open Women’s Singles
🥈 Runner-Up – U19 Girls Doubles

These accomplishments are a testament to Flanny’s dedication, perseverance, and skill, both on and off the table. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and the way she represented herself and her team throughout the competition.

Congratulations, Flanny, on an exceptional tournament and a truly outstanding achievement! 👏 🏓