By Michael Reff
Press Committee Chair

For the third time the College TT Champs is in Eau Claire,
And without surprise it opened with much deserved fanfare!
The two main events that were completed today,
Were men’s and women’s doubles, a clinical display!

Both the men’s and women’s doubles champs of 2022,
Clinched another title this year and they might not be through.

To start, on the women’s side the Texas Wesleyan pair,
Of Jiaqi Lin and Zhen Deng claimed the title without a scare.
These veteran players displayed their technique and acumen.
A formidable duo, fierce competitors and friends.

What’s more, for the men’s doubles, Indiana’s Alguetti brothers,
Convincingly showed they came on top amongst all the others,
Their chemistry through blood is palpable, passion so fierce,
With resounding cho’s and exclamations they manage to beat out all peers.

In addition to these events the opening ceremony and processional,
Was full of great excitement and music professional.
With national anthems played none were dismayed all did rejoice.
So tune in to tomorrow’s games, Friday is over, make some noise!

(Photo of Sharon and Gall Alguetti. Photo credit to Dennis Yanga)

About 2024 NCTTA College Table Tennis Championships

The championships are hosted by the
National Collegiate Table Tennis Association and the Visit Eau Claire CVB. The
event will feature: Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles, and Men’s/Coed
Teams, Women’s Teams.
PongSpace, Joola, the US
Coast Guard, Visit Eau Claire and Bluestone Designs sponsor the event.
Watch the event on live
stream starting Friday, April 12th on http://www.nctta.org/champs/2024/video.html

About NCTTA
The National Collegiate Table Tennis
Association (NCTTA) is a non-profit organization established exclusively to
promote the sport of table tennis at the college level. As the national
governing body for college table tennis in the United States and Canada, NCTTA
organizes elite intercollegiate competitions throughout North America. www.nctta.org