Knockout Cup
Introduction
The Lower Divisions Knockout Cup is open to all teams registered in Divisions 5 and 6. Matches are played according to normal league rules, but there is no doubles contest.
2009/10 Tournament
The draw for this season's event has now been made.
To see the full draw (and results for this season's tournament as they become known) - click on the View Draw icon at the bottom of this page.
Draw updated for Round 1 results.
For further information about this competition, contact the Special Competitions Secretary, Abbas Syed. (Tel. 0118 9262655).
2008/09 Tournament
Knockout Cup Final
The final took place on Monday 6th April between Reading Resource and O.L.O.P 'I'.
Reading Resource secured a 7-2 victory against OLOP I (Reading University B) in the Reading & District Table Tennis Association Knockout Cup final. Andrew Syed captained, coached and fielded his brother Matthew, Neil Havard and Duncan Webber for Resource while OLOP skipper Scott Burrell played himself, Dann Mitchell and Martin Woolcombe-Adams.
After the match was completed, spectators were treated to Matthew playing a challenge match with Hari Gehlot. Some of the rallies were breathtaking with Matthew endeavouring to retrieve some of Hari’s big smashes many feet back from the table. Matthew came out the comfortable winner in three straight games but Hari played with distinction. Many Resource members came to support their team. Scott Burrell said ‘it was very enjoyable and challenging experience to play Matthew and Dann Mitchell even tried to outchop him!’. Andrew who organised the event paid tribute to both teams and thanked both Matthew and Hari for the challenge match which was enjoyed by all.
Abbas Syed
