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BTT Cheer for 2024-2025 MLTT season week 12
BTT Cheer for 2024-2025 MLTT season week 12
by BTT
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) brought the excitement of Week 12 to Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, from March 21–23, 2025. The energy was electric as several BTT members enjoyed front-row action courtside and proudly stepped in as ball kids throughout the thrilling weekend!
From Wynn:
My dog Powell and I love going to see Major League Table Tennis every time they come to New Jersey.
Originally, Powell was training to be a guide dog for a program called Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I brought him along to an MLTT game, hoping he could practice the environment, and Powell had an absolute blast! He loves watching the games, seeing the crowd, and especially saying hello to the players.
I love how welcoming of a space Major League Table Tennis has created. Everyone can enjoy it (even dogs!), no matter how much table tennis experience they have. The table tennis community has never felt so welcoming, and MLTT really brings a whole new joy to the sport!
Now, Powell has been released from the guide dog program, but he still loves to see MLTT any time they’re in NJ! He loves carrying around his autograph paddle, and MLTT has always been a fun and engaging experience for him. We can’t wait to go again!
From Max:
I watched live Major League for the first time. The match was between Princeton Revolution and the Bay Area Blasters. It was such an exciting experience and absolutely very different from watching on TV. The match consisted of two single games, followed by a double game, finally another two single games. Each team must have at least female player. All players are top players and competition was intense. The energy in the venue was electric, with fans from both sides cheering passionately. In particular, the cheering team on the Princeton side was very impressive with drum beating, and structured and coordinated cheering. It definitely has boosted the atmosphere in the gym. I was cheering on both sides because they really are all very good!
After the regular games, there was a golden game, in which each side will send in player in sequence to play 4 points. It was so exciting because you never know the results. The points on both sides were very close throughout And it was only up to the last point 21:20 that Bay Area got just one point more to win the entire game. There were a lot of cheers and tears in the gym. I realized I have sweated a lot even though I was not playing!
The match itself was a thrilling display of skill and strategy. Both teams showcased why they are among the elite in MLTT. What a night!
From Songyang:
As a new member of BTT, the opportunity to watch this game was very exciting to me. This was my first time watching a game from MLTT, and I have seen how they are able to capture how exhilarating table tennis is. Even though I have played many tournaments in the past and watched a few games, this is the first time I experienced such an interesting and engaging game. I hope they continue to grow the league and expand to host games all over the world for people to watch.
The MLTT league’s goal is to highlight the fast-paced, strategic games that table tennis has to offer. Through the format that was shown above, the league was able to bring out the sport’s excitement, strategy, and emotion that is shown in table tennis games. Over the last few years, the MLTT league has grown from 4 to 8 teams, and they continue to expand their audience and promote the elements of table tennis.
Before their signature Golden Game, which is the final game that rewards the winner with 6 points, the teams played 4 singles and a doubles game, resulting in a score of 10-5 in favor of the Princeton Revolution. The Golden Game gives the Seattle Spinners an opportunity to win the match, despite being down 5 points. With a 5-point head start, the Princeton Revolution decided to play aggressively, pressuring the Seattle Spinners. After a few stressful plays, the Princeton Revolution pulled through, ultimately winning the match 16-5 against the Seattle Spinners. “That’s why we love the format,” said MLTT commissioner Amy Wang, “One game changes everything.” This quote sums up the excitement of the match. Through every point that changes the course of the game, and the precision and strategy required, the match between the two teams was able to capture the audience's attention and create an element of anticipation.
With 6 crucial points on the line and a score of 10-5, two Major League Table Tennis teams faced off in a nerve-wracking showdown to decide the winner of the match. On March 23, 2025, the Princeton Revolution played a thrilling match against the Seattle Spinners at Rider University. This event featured world-class players, including players from all over the world. The commentary and gameplay made the match engaging, drawing the audience in with an exciting match.
BTT members volunteered at this event: Rassi Zhou (6 hrs on 03/22; 6 hrs on 03/23); Wynn Zhou (6 hrs on 03/22); Andy Liu (4 hrs on 03/22); Max Liu (4 hrs on 03/22); Emma Yang (6 hrs on 03/23); Ishan Rangdal (4 hrs on 03/23) and Songyang Wang (4 hrs on 03/23)
BTT members volunteered to summarize the event: Max Liu (1 hr on 03/30); Songyang Wang (1 hr on 03/30); Wynn Zhou (1 hr on 04/02)
MLTT Week 12 game results:
Friday, March 21: Bay Area Blasters defeated Seattle Spinners 17-4; Chicago Wind edged out Princeton Revolution 11-10
Saturday, March 22: Chicago Wind overcame Seattle Spinners 15-6; Bay Area Blasters triumphed over Princeton Revolution 16-5
Sunday, March 23: Bay Area Blasters dominated Chicago Wind 18-3; Princeton Revolution secured a victory against Seattle Spinners 16-5
BTT Members volunteered at PingPongParkinson NY Open 2025
BTT Members volunteered at PingPongParkinson NY Open 2025
by Jerry Zeng
Table Tennis has always been a competitive, life and death sport for me. I'm always trying to win, I'm always trying to increase my rating, get better. But at Ping Pong Parkinson's, I experienced the other side of table tennis and its amazing ability to bring people together, regardless of disabilities or age. At this tournament, everybody looked like they were having a blast playing. There were people from faraway places like Sweden that came to join us, and people had different varying degrees of movement disorders. All of them could play table tennis just fine. This sport is so amazing because anyone can just pick up a paddle and play. No physical prerequisites, no age too old to play. In fact, severely movement restricted people can even play competitively. I saw some great players at the tournament. A guy at Westchester in their sixties, with severe arthritis (he can barely pick up the ball!) consistently performs at around the 2100 level. I played him once, it was incredible. Playing with and coaching the players at this tournament was also a a cool experience. Many of them had interesting backstories, from playing this sport way back in their youth. Overall, I'm very glad I came. I met a lot of cool people.
Another interesting aspect of table tennis is its ability to actually alleviate movement disorder symptoms and slow down dementia. It can be considered as physical therapy. In fact, people who play racket sports live on average 9 years longer than normal people (the most of any sport!).
BTT members volunteered as a coach and played with players with movement disorders at the Ping Pong Parkinson NY Open on 03/01/2025: Jerry Zeng (6 hrs)
About PingPongParkinson NY Open
The PingPongParkinson® New York Open is a table tennis tournament organized to celebrate the 8th anniversary of PingPongParkinson®. The inaugural event took place on March 1, 2025, at the Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville, New York.
The tournament was open to individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, providing an opportunity for participants of all skill levels to engage in competitive play and foster community support. 58 players from around the tristate area took part in the 1st PingPongParkinson New York Open this year. The event aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of table tennis for those living with Parkinson's, highlighting its potential to improve motor skills and overall well-being.
BTT join pickleball event
BTT join pickleball event
by BTT
On March 1st, four BTT members enjoyed a fun pickleball event in their community.
From Emma: I felt a rush of excitement take over my body as I walked into Pickleball Palace. I was finally going to try something new. I was surprised at how packed it was. Over 30 people were packed into the lobby, and a good amount of people were playing pickleball. I was very excited to try out the new trending sport. When I finally found a court, and was given a paddle, I started playing. My feet pounded the court as I ran towards the ball. I laughed when I won. And frowned when I lost. It was really fun.
BTT members volunteered at this event: Rassi Zhou (3 hrs); David Su (1 hrs), Max Liu (1 hrs); Emma Yang (1 hrs)
About Pickleball Palace
Pickleball Palace at Whippany, NJ is a premier pickleball facility in New Jersey, offering top-notch amenities and programs for players of all levels. The court has equipped with 7 dedicated indoor courts, each individually fenced; Climate-controlled environment; 2,400 square foot lobby; Viewing mezzanine and party space; Pro shop; Changing rooms with showers; State-of-the-art sound system. It offers a variety of programs, including clinics, leagues, open play sessions, private lessons, and court rentals.
Established in 2018 by Sari Lee and Rebecca Lederman, both avid pickleball enthusiasts, Pickleball Palace has grown into a vibrant community. Their team of certified professionals is dedicated to fostering player growth, ensuring individualized attention with a maximum 4:1 player-to-pro ratio in instructional programs.
2025 aylus events support
2025 aylus events support
Rassi Zhou assist AYLUS Art for Therapy event on 03/15/2025 from 1 to 5 pm, 4 hrs total.
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