Clubs

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 hosts tournaments, provides coaching, sends players/teams to attend competitions nationwide, and organises 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
• 2024/2025 Katia Tuck - 2024/2025 Vice Rory Mc Donnell

Past Honorary Chair:

• 2013/2014 Declan O' Loughlin
• 2014/2015: Damien Griffin

Achievements

University of Galway Sports Awards:

Nominations 2023/24	Club of the Year
	Club Captain of the Year
	Event of the Year
	Most Improved Club
	SU Club Captains Choice Award
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, bats and balls, so feel free to join us.  

We train in the Kingfisher during the semester on:

 

Monday	17:00	18:45	Hall 2
Wednesday	17:00	18:45	Hall 2
Thursday	7:00	9:00	Hall 2
Friday	18:00	19:45	Hall 2

We train in the Dangan Sports Pavilion during the winter (Dec & Jan, only during open university hours) on:

Tuesday	15:00	18:30
Friday	15:00	17:30

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us via email or on Instagram, committee members will be glad to answer any queries.

Email Address: tabletennis@clubs.universityofgalway.ie

Instagram: @universityofgalwaytabletennis

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