🏆 Chatswood Juniors Crowned 2026 NSW Metropolitan Division 10 Champions
Four of our youngest players walked into the 2026 NSW Metropolitan Club Championships as one of the smallest teams in the room — and walked out as undefeated Division 10 champions. Across two days and five rounds at Sydney Olympic Park, Chatswood won every single match and brought home the gold medals.
It was a weekend that asked a lot of our juniors: long days, unfamiliar opponents, and the pressure of playing for a team rather than just themselves. They answered every question with the same quiet composure — point by point, rubber by rubber.
A perfect 5–0 campaign
Chatswood finished top of the Division 10 ladder with five wins from five matches, dropping just 3 of the 55 rubbers contested across the entire competition.
| Pos | Team | Pts | W–L | Rubbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatswood 🏆 | 10 | 5–0 | 52–3 |
| 2 | APEX 4 | 8 | 3–2 | 32–23 |
| 3 | MacChallengers | 8 | 3–2 | 31–24 |
| 4 | SUNS 2 | 8 | 3–2 | 27–28 |
| 5 | SSTT Pongaholics | 6 | 1–4 | 13–42 |
| 6 | SSTT Rabbits | 5 | 0–5 | 10–45 |
Composure when it counted
What stood out all weekend was not just the winning — it was how the team won. Behind every player stood our coaches, who spent the lead-up turning nerves into routine: scout the opponent, breathe, play your game, and reset after every point. When matches tightened, the kids didn't rush. They trusted their preparation, stayed patient on the big points, and backed each other from the sidelines between rubbers.
"Win the next point, not the whole match." — the mindset our coaches drilled all season, and exactly how the team played under pressure.
A team of champions
This title belonged to the whole team. Jiahe, Bruce, Lucas and Sam each brought something different to the table — fearless attacking, steady nerves, clever shot selection and relentless effort — and every one of them stepped up when it mattered. They pushed each other in training and lifted each other between matches.
On this team there were no passengers. Four young players competed with heart, supported one another all weekend, and represented Chatswood with pride. Every single one of them should be proud of the way they played — this is a group of genuinely talented kids with a bright future ahead.
Growing through the challenge
For players this young, a medal is wonderful — but the real prize is the growth. Over one weekend they learned to manage a full day of competition, to handle a tight scoreline without panicking, to lift a teammate after a lost game, and to stay humble in victory. Those are the habits that turn promising juniors into complete players, and they are exactly what this championship gave them.
Eyes on the next challenge
The team isn't done growing. Next up is the 2026 NSW Junior Division on Sunday 26 July 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park, where our players will test themselves against a deeper, stronger field — the perfect next step on their journey. We'll carry the same approach that won us gold: prepare well, stay calm, support one another, and chase the next point.
A huge congratulations to Jiahe, Bruce, Lucas and Sam, and a heartfelt thank-you to our coaches for their patient guidance, to the families who cheered all weekend, and to Table Tennis NSW and the organising committee for running a superb championship.
Onwards and upwards, Chatswood! 🏓🥇