Philippe Shines at Annual Championships

Stanmore is pleased with Philippe, who once again showed his own distinctive style and a strong competitive spirit at the Ping is King Annual Championship at Barnet Table Tennis Club.

Philippe began his campaign in Group B, which featured several tough opponents. He made an excellent start with a straight sets win over Michael Papadopoulos, taking the match 11-9, 11-6. He then faced challenging matches against Lewis Budd, Rohan Nanda and Adil Islam, which all went the way of his opponents. His final group match was against fellow Stanmore player and younger competitor Dilan Raikundalia. This was a closely fought contest that went to a deciding set, which Philippe narrowly lost.

Following the group stage, Philippe was placed in Band 3. He met Gavin Baylis in his opening match and produced a decisive win to move forward. This was followed by a tough semi final against the experienced Malvik Patel, where Philippe again rose to the occasion and came through with another excellent victory.

This set up a final against Xenofon Papadopoulos in what proved to be an exciting and high quality match. Xenofon took the first set 11-7, but Philippe responded well to claim the second 13-11. The third set was extremely close and went to Xenofon 12-10.

Philippe showed great determination in the fourth set, refusing to give up and winning it 11-8 to force a final set decider. Unfortunately, the deciding set went against Philippe in another very tight finish, losing 12-10.

Stanmore is extremely proud of Philippe. He competes both in France and for Stanmore in England and continues to achieve good, consistent results. He plays with his own style and regularly records some excellent wins. Finishing as runner up in Band 3 and earning a medal is a fantastic achievement and well deserved.

Philippe represents Stanmore in the Harrow and Wembley Table Tennis League, playing for the Stanmore E team. He currently has a win rate of 50 percent and most recently won all three of his matches in November.

Well done Philippe. You are proof that great results can be achieved at any age and that improvement is always possible with commitment and practice.

Yatin Kulkarni

05 July 2025

★★★★★

Great place to play and improve your game! I have been a member for over 7 years. The people are very friendly and eager to offer assistance in improving your game. The coach, Joel, is amazing and I would highly recommend taking classes with him.

Andrew Byrne

03 June 2025

★★★★★

Joel from Stanmore Table Tennis club has been delivering regular coaching at Park High School and this has led to a number of students from Park High being involved with the club. They have absolutely loved it. Their passion for the sport has grown and they have dedicated any spare time they have to practicing the skills and techniques they have been taught. They proudly represent their school and their club. This experience has truly given them a gift that will stay with them well beyond their school years. It has been a pleasure to witness the impact that Joel and Stanmore has had on those students who have become involved with the club.

Mona Patel

03 June 2025

★★★★★

Fantastic local club that has helped my son reach a very high level within a couple of years. Friendly players and nice atmosphere. Members are encouraged to develop their game and participate in local leagues. Would definitely recommend.

Salimah Saleh

31 May 2025

★★★★★

We’ve had a fantastic experience at Stanmore Tennis Club. The facilities are excellent, and the environment is welcoming and well-run. Coach Joel has not only helped my son improve his skills, technique, and confidence—he’s truly fuelled his passion for table tennis. Joel is patient, encouraging, and brings out the best in young players. A mention also to Barry, who keeps everything running smoothly. My son looks forward to every session. Highly recommend this club for anyone looking for quality coaching and a supportive atmosphere.

Des

29 May 2025

★★★★★

Our son (now 12 years of age) has been going for just under a year and half to this club after coming from another where he was not really progressing. Joel, Barry, Joel’s son have been fantastic and committed to making sure everyone is reaching their potential and thus our sons game has improved significantly in a short space of time and is taking part in a lot more competitions and achieving results. We cannot be more delighted with the club. V. Desai

Robert Lothian

29 May 2025

★★★★★

My son loves his table tennis sessions here. Great club.

Richard Lesser

some time ago

★★★★★

My son has thrived being part of the wonderful Stanmore Table Tennis Club. Under Barry’s leadership and Joel’s coaching he now represents the club at national tournaments which has been amazing to see. It is great to see all ages mixing at the club playing together, there is a real family feel to the club and it has become his second home!

Peiry Glen

some time ago

★★★★★

Truly grateful for the positive impact Joel’s TT coaching has had on our child through the club. The sessions have been both engaging and skill-building, offering a fun and supportive environment for development—not just in sports, but in confidence, teamwork, and discipline. The club has a profoundly valuable impact on nurturing local children and providing a safe, enriching space for them to grow and thrive. The activity has become an important and confidence-boosting part of our child’s routine. It is an invaluable asset to the wider community, and we sincerely hope it continues to help children develop the skills they aim for. Thanks to your dedication and professionalism, we fully support your efforts and hope many more young people get the chance to benefit from this incredible program.

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