Celebrating the Spirit of Table Tennis: Inside Circuit #233
The 2026–2027 competitive season officially got underway this past weekend (October 17–18, 2026) at École Antoine-de-Saint-Exupéry in Saint-Léonard for Circuit #233. More than just a tournament, the weekend was a vibrant gathering for the table tennis community, filled with positive energy, camaraderie, and a shared love for the sport.
From early morning warm-ups to the final points of each event, the hall was buzzing with excitement. Players of all ages and rating levels came together to test their preparation, cheer on friends, and enjoy the thrill of live competition.
Saturday: Team Spirit and Collective Passion
Saturday highlighted the unique camaraderie of doubles and team play. The gym was alive with mutual support, tactical huddles between sets, and bench celebrations across all 13 divisions.
Congratulations to all the division champions:
• Division A: 🥇 Guay / Vlasov
• Division B: 🥇 Lin / Jia
• Division C: 🥇 Jiang / Zhou
• Division D: 🥇 Wang / Chen
• Division E: 🥇 Yamani-Oliveira / Li
• Division F: 🥇 Yamani-Oliveira / Labelle
• Division G: 🥇 Zorila / Lu
• Division H: 🥇 Zhao / Jin
• Division I: 🥇 Maria Louis / Guo
• Division J: 🥇 Sun / Nie
• Division K: 🥇 Xu / Liang
• Division L: 🥇 Kiselkov / Bernier
• Division M: 🥇 Wei / Qu
Beyond the scoreboards, the real triumph was the tremendous respect shown between competitors and the energetic team spirit displayed all day.
Initiation Québec: Fostering the Next Generation
A major highlight of the weekend was the Initiation event, where emerging young players in the U11 and U15 categories brought wonderful enthusiasm and fair play to the court. Supported by attentive parents, dedicated coaches, and enthusiastic spectators, these young athletes represented the future of our sport with immense heart and pride.
Congratulations to the playoff tier winners:
• U11 Champions: 🥇 Tier A: Christian Revilla | 🥇 Tier B: Andy Wang | 🥇 Tier C: Rosky Zichen Xia
• U15 Champions: 🥇 Tier A: Alexandre Bourgie | 🥇 Tier B: Anaïs Jacob-Lessard | 🥇 Tier C: Loïc Lantin
A warm round of applause to every young participant for stepping up, having fun, and showcasing great determination.
Sunday: Singles Competition and Personal Milestones
Sunday brought individual competition to the forefront, giving players the opportunity to challenge themselves, gain valuable tournament experience, and set benchmarks for the months ahead. The courts were filled with fantastic efforts, hard-fought rallies, and inspiring sportsmanship from start to finish.
Congratulations to the champions across each group:
• Divisions A-B-C: 🥇 Tier A: Grigory Vlasov | 🥇 Tier B: Zhechang Dai | 🥇 Tier C: Peng-Ho Sieu
• Divisions D-E-F: 🥇 Tier D: Zylen Li | 🥇 Tier E: Christina Cui | 🥇 Tier F: Louka St-Andre
• Divisions G-H-I: 🥇 Tier G: Luke Nie | 🥇 Tier H: Marius Chauvin | 🥇 Tier I: Dimitri Kiselkov
Bravo to all finalists, podium finishers, and every competitor who participated and gave their very best.
Community, Gratitude, and Looking Forward
A successful weekend like this is made possible thanks to the hard work of tournament organizers, certified referees, volunteers, and club leaders who keep our sport thriving.
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Photo credit: Event photos were taken from the Tennis de table Québec Facebook page. Be sure to check their page to view the full photo gallery and relive the weekend highlights!
Full draws, detailed brackets, and official standings can be viewed on Tournament Software: https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/find.aspx?a=7&q=068b4f14-de65-4229-8768-03da1665969d.