The Welsh National Championships will take place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Over two days, players across all age groups and categories will compete for national titles in what promises to be one of the highlights of the Welsh domestic calendar.
The Championships will feature a comprehensive programme including Junior, Cadet, Under 21, Veteran, Para and Senior events, as well as singles and doubles competitions. Play will begin at 8:45 each morning, with knockout rounds and finals scheduled throughout both days, followed by presentation ceremonies in the afternoon and evening sessions.
Saturday’s schedule includes Junior Boys and Girls Singles, Under 13 events, Veteran Over 60’s Singles and a full afternoon programme featuring Cadet Singles, Under 11 events, Senior Mixed Doubles and Junior and Veterans Doubles.
Sunday will see the Men’s and Women’s Singles take centre stage in the morning session, alongside Veteran Over 70’s Singles and Para events. The afternoon programme features Under 21 Singles, Veterans Over 40’s Singles, and the Senior Men’s and Women’s Doubles competitions.
Last year’s Championships produced memorable performances in both senior showpiece events. In the Men’s Singles, Callum EVANS claimed his eighth consecutive Welsh title, defeating Harri DOCHERTY in the final for the third straight year. On his way to the title, EVANS overcame a strong field including Daniel O’CONNELL, Harry STREET, Oliver JORDAN, Ryan CROWLEY and Rosen ANDREEV. The bronze medals went to Daniel O’CONNELL and Joshua STACEY.
In the Women’s Singles, Anna HURSEY retained her crown with a 3-1 victory over Charlotte CAREY in the final, securing her third successive national title. HURSEY topped a demanding group featuring Lowri HURD, Lucy PAGE and Grace WILLIAMS before advancing to the final. Charlotte CAREY finished runner-up, while Danielle KELLY and Nancy YEH shared third place.
