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2026 Shepparton Veterans Open Review
Published Tue 26 May 2026
The Shepparton Veterans Open delivered a fantastic day of table tennis action last Sunday, with players travelling from across Victoria to compete in a welcoming and spirited atmosphere.
Hosted by the Shepparton Table Tennis Association, the event showcased impressive performances, strong camaraderie, and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day, making it a memorable occasion for all involved.
Shepparton TTA Secretary Shantelle Hives praised both the turnout and atmosphere of the event.
“It was great to see so many people make the journey up to Shepparton. It all ran well and there was a really positive atmosphere all day. It was wonderful to see some of our local players compete.
“It was an amazing turnout and great sportsmanship. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the day.”
The successful tournament highlighted the strength of the veteran table tennis community and the continued enthusiasm for regional events across Victoria.
Finalists:
| Event Name | Winner | Runner-up |
| O/40 Men's Singles | Griffiths, John | Alamshah, Masoud |
| O/40 Women's Singles | Huang, Cheryl | Brindley, Aviva |
| O/60 Women's Singles | Wilson, Debbie | Bennett, Belgin |
| O/70 Men's Singles | Edwards, Graeme | Lim, Lawrence |
| 9am Men's CONSOLATION | Vergara Iregui, Jairo Andres | Iqbal, Rehan |
| 9am Women's CONSOLATION | McKenzie-McHarg, Julie | Schindler, Christine |
| O/30 Women's Singles | Liu, Lydia | James, Kim |
| O/50 Women's Singles | Bennett, Belgin | Brindley, Aviva |
| O/60 Men's Singles | Brand, David | Vanaki, Saeed |
| O/70 Women's Singles | Bellion, Anne | Huynh, Anh |
| 11am Men's CONSOLATION | Dever, Jeff | Anders, Chris |
| 11am Women's CONSOLATION | Grant, Sarah | Hives, Shantelle |
| O/30 Men's Doubles | Tran, Tuan, & Pham, Tu | Vergara Iregui, Jairo Andres, & Griffiths, John |
| O/30 Women's Doubles | Tan, Yoke-Ching, & Liu, Lydia | James, Kim, & Haughton, Mel |
| O/50 Men's Doubles | Kempton, Rod, & De Zwart, Andrew | Brand, David, & McKay, Peter A |
| O/50 Women's Doubles | Xu, Chunyang Ruby, & Xiong, Christina | Brindley, Aviva, & Bennett, Belgin |
| O/65 Men's Doubles | Gyuricza, Zoltan, & Keshishian, Jack | Wright, Bernard Mick, & Bligh, Harold |
| O/65 Women's Doubles | Phan, Chieu, & Huynh, Anh | Woolcock, Jane, & Bellion, Anne |
| O/30 Men's Singles | Pham, Tu | Wong, Yew-Weng |
| O/50 Men's Singles | Griffiths, John | Singh, Sukesh |
| O/75 Men's Singles | Wright, Bernard Mick | Dawber, Kenneth |
| 2pm CONSOLATION | Taheri, Dr Ali | Harding, Ashley |
| O/65 Men's Singles | Gyuricza, Zoltan | Hall, Mark |
| O/65 Women's Singles | Bellion, Anne | Phan, Chieu |
| O/80 Singles | Wright, Bernard Mick | Bligh, Harold |
We now turn our attention to the upcoming Metropolitan and Country Championships on June 6-8!
