La Carlota City Serves Up Excitement with the 42nd Pasalamat Festival Table Tennis Invitational
La Carlota City, March 8, 2024 — The spirited echoes of ping pong balls will resonate through La Carlota City Gymnasium-2 as the “Home of Mangkas Spinners” gears up for the prestigious 42nd Pasalamat Festival Table Tennis Invitational from April 19th to 21st, 2024.
In an announcement that has the local table tennis community gripping their paddles in anticipation, the La Carlota City Sports and Development Office has issued an open invitation to aficionados of the sport. Under the experienced leadership of Coach Stephen Andrew Timson, the Tournament Manager, the festival is expected to draw high levels of participation from across the region.
The invitational, which spotlights an array of events including the esteemed Mangkasanon Executive Singles and the Open Team Event, aims to showcase the razor-sharp skills of seasoned players while spinning a web of excitement among young, budding talent in categories starting from 12 and under, up to the masterful 45up Executive Team Event.
“Expect a volley of intense rallies and heart-stopping smashes as the athletes battle it out across the table,” said Timson. “In addition to the thrill of the competition, this tournament also promises to be fun and comes with competitive and exciting prizes,” he added. The tournament will adhere to the International Table Tennis Federation rules, ensuring a blend of fair play and competitive spirit.
Moreover, the event serves as a springboard to promote sports tourism in the city, enhancing its reputation as a destination for both leisure and competitive thrills. With attractive cash prizes and trophies up for grabs, the tournament’s backhand is as strong as its forehand when it comes to delivering economic benefits and entertainment to the local community.
Registration for the invitational is now open, with the La Carlota City Table Tennis Team (Mangkas Spinners) extending a warm invitation: First come, first served, no reservation of entry — truly a ‘smash-hit’ opportunity for table tennis enthusiasts to showcase their skills and spin their way to victory.
With the bar set high and the tables polished to perfection, the City of La Carlota is on track to deliver a spectacle of spin and speed, and as the organizers put it, “Your participation will be highly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you!”
For further details, please contact the tournament manager, Coach Stephen Andrew Timson, and join the league of spin wizards in what promises to be a spectacular display of table tennis mastery at the 42nd Pasalamat Festival.
