Table Tennis
Table tennis, often called the "chess of sports," embodies the essence of strategic thinking, agility, and precision. As a fast-paced indoor sport, table tennis is both easy to play and challenging to master.
In our club, we not only celebrate the joy of playing this fast-paced and exhilarating sport but also nurture an environment where friendships are forged, skills are honed, and memories are created.
Our Club host tournaments, provide coaching, send players/teams from UG Table Tennis Club to attend competitions nationwide, and organise various social events and parties to foster friendship among our members.
Our Club is more than just a place to play; it is a family where players of all levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans, come together to learn, grow, and compete. We believe in fostering a spirit of inclusivity and encouragement. Whether you are here to enhance your skills, compete at a high level, or simply enjoy a friendly game, our doors are open to you.
History
The UG Table Tennis Club was re-established at the start of 2010, and is based in the Kingfisher Club. 6 new championship tables were shipped in from Germany. In 2013. the club won the UG leadership award and was presented with €14,000 to purchase an extra 8 new table as well as two robots, making us the best equipped club UG.
In 2014 UG hosted the all Ireland Intervarsities.
Past Captains:
- 2010/2011 Mark Bohacek
- 2011/2012 Declan O'Loughlin
- 2012/2013 Johannes Meyer zu Wendischhoff
- 2013/2014 Artur Gower
- 2014/2015 Bartek Zaucha
- 2015/2016 Sean O Connor
- 2016/2017 Gabriel Brown
- 2017/2018 Oisin Fiszu - 2017/18 Vice Amanda Taylor
- 2018/2019 Gabriel Brown- 2018/19 Vice Sophia Cogan
- 2019/2020 Amanda Taylor - 2019/20 Vice Sophia Cogan
- 2020/2021 Sophia Cogan - 2020/21 Vice Amanda Taylor
- 2021/2022 Aditya Joshi
- 2022/2023 Alfredi Mulihano
- 2023/2024 Tianming Yao (Captain of the Year Award) - 2023/24 Vice David Walsh
Past Honorary Chair:
- 2013/2014 Declan O' Loughlin
- 2014/2015: Damien Griffin
Achievements
Nominations 2023/24 |
Club of the Year |
Club Captain of the Year |
Event of the Year |
Most Improved Club |
SU Club Captains Choice Award |
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Awards 2023/24 |
Club Captain of the Year |
Most Improved Club |
All Ireland Table Tennis Colleges League:
2011/2012 |
4th place |
2012/2013 |
2nd place. |
2013/2014 |
3rd place |
2014/2015 |
5th Place |
2015/2016 |
4th Place |
2016/2017 |
3rd Place |
2017/2018 |
4th Place |
2018/2019 |
A Team 2nd B
Team 1st |
2019/2020 |
A Team 2nd B
Team 1st |
2023/2024 |
2nd Place |
Meetings
We provide the tables, rackets and balls, so feel free to join us.
We train in the Kingfisher during the semester on:
Tuesday | 7:00 | 9:00 | Hall 1 |
Tuesday | 17:00 | 18:45 | Hall 2 |
Thursday | 7:00 | 9:00 | Hall 2 |
Thursday | 17:00 | 18:45 | Hall 3 |
Friday | 18:00 | 19:45 | Hall 1 |
We train in the Dagan Sports Pavilion during the summer (Apr-Aug) on:
Thursday
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15:00
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19:00
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Friday
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16:00
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20:00
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Contact Us
Email Address: tabletennis@clubs.universityofgalway.ie
Instagram: @ugtabletennis
Table Tennis
Table tennis, often called the "chess of sports," embodies the essence of strategic thinking, agility, and precision. As a fast-paced indoor sport, table tennis is both easy to play and challenging to master.
In our club, we not only celebrate the joy of playing this fast-paced and exh
Committee Members
Club Captain:Tianming Yao
Events Officer:Sofiia Tretiak
Club Treasurer:Asad Wadood
Vice Captain:Alfredi Mulihano
Club Equipment Officer:Rory Mc Donnell
Ordinary Committee Member (OCM):Stephanie Koennecker
Ordinary Committee Member (OCM):Mohammed Zajeer Ahmed
Club Welfare Officer:Sandro Muller
Ordinary Committee Member (OCM):Venkata Naga Sri Bilwesh Avvari
Club Secretary:Katia Tuck
Ordinary Committee Member (OCM):Serhii Murashko
Assistant Club Treasurer:Deva Kiran Sala
Vice Captain:David Walsh
Public Relations Officer (PRO):Vlad Florea
Health & Safety Officer:Widath Buddila Wijeyesekera