the essential Rise of four teams out of seven, individual success for three young people, title of champion of Occitanie veterans in 60-65 years, as well as a third place in 70-75 years, without forgetting the consequent increase in the number of licensees, everything is smiling among the table tennis players of Caussade (Tarn-et-Garonne).
Teams 3, 4 and 5 had to win their matches to move up the division from January 2025.
Team 3 traveled to Figeac to face the team with which it shared first place. A thunderous start brought the score to 7-1 for the PPCC representatives. Iban David, cadet, had a great performance by beating a player with three rankings above his own. But the dynamic breaks: the doubles escape the Caussadais, followed by the following two matches. The opponents came back to 7 to 5. Two matches remained in play, including a decisive one for the young Caussadais. Both matches were fair game, one was lost and the victory rested on the head of Iban, who again faced a player with three rankings above his own.
Tension maximale
In an electric atmosphere, Iban, to relieve the pressure, spoke loudly, relaxed, and concluded the match with two surgical strikes. Victory by 8 to 6. Ascent assured.
In departmental 2, team 5 could afford to lose the match against Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont 5 but simply had to win three matches for the goal average to be favorable. This time, there was no suspense: a clear and flawless victory ensured the climb.
The highlight of the weekend was between, in the pre-regional, team 4, “tied” with Saint-Paul-d’Espis and Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont 2 and 3. In the same room, Sunday morning, Caussade 4 was played against Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont 3, while Saint-Paul-d’Espis faced Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont 2.
In the event of a victory for the Caussadais table tennis players and the Saint-Paul-d’Espis team, these two teams would find themselves tied for first with a goal average favorable to Saint-Paul-d’Espis. With a certain anxiety, while the Caussadais won match after match, Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont 3 won one match, then two. By winning by 14 to 0 and with a final victory for Saint-Étienne-de-Tulmont against Saint-Paul-d’Espis, the Caussadais ensured promotion to regional 4.
Teams 1 and 2 finished third and fourth respectively in the group, ensuring maintenance.
A remarkable first phase: rise of teams 3, 4, 5 and 6 (four out of seven), individual success for three young people, without forgetting the title of champion of Occitanie veterans in 60-65 years, as well as a third place in 70-75 years and the consequent increase in the number of graduates.
2024-12-18 08:01:00