On Sunday 22nd November Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club hosted a national Para Table Tennis tournament.
The event had players from all over the country as well as local players.
Bishop Auckland and Class 11 player, Ben Robinson was in good form since returning from the Special Olympics in Bournemouth with a gold medal, and managed to take home 3 silver medals.
Ben started the day making his way through Class 11, losing out in the final to British number two, Adam Gittings.
Ben then partnered up with Alex Bland from Rotherham in the doubles, beating the second seeds and winning their group. They went all the way to the final to once again face Adam who, with his partner, was too strong for Ben and Alex and they came away with silver.
The last of Ben’s medals was in Band C. With some great attacking play, he picked up wins over much more experienced players to reach the final where he lost to Zoe Castle from Hereford.
The club runs weekly disability sessions on Thursdays at 5pm at Bishop Barrington School. For more information, contact Matthew on 07411 018856.
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