Scotland Earns Three Golds and Five Bronzes at Senior Schools International

July 03, 2024

The Senior Schools International event, held from June 28th to 30th in the Isle of Man, was a resounding success for Team Scotland. Our players demonstrated exceptional talent and determination, securing numerous medals and delivering remarkable performances across various categories.

Team Event Highlights

U18 Boys: The dynamic duo of Gavin Yuan and Bouri Chen clinched the gold medal by defeating England A with a score of 3-1.
U16 Girls: The pairing of Maja Wojcicka and Megan Mulhern battled hard to secure the bronze medal, overcoming Ireland A in the process.
U16 Boys: Ben Hart and Jakub Kryzostaniak earned a bronze medal after an intense match against Scotland B.
Under 14 Girls: Nichole Lee and Kiishi Adekola showed great teamwork to take home the bronze medal.
Under 14 Boys: Joe Mulhern and William Wang triumphed over England B with a 3-1 victory, securing the bronze medal.

Individual Achievements

U18 Category: Gavin Yuan emerged as the champion, defeating English opponent Fred Jones in the final to take the gold medal.
U14 Category: Joe Mulhern beat English player Kai Lun Chow in a thrilling final match to secure the gold medal.
U14 Singles: Nichole Lee and Kiishi Adekola both showcased their skills to earn bronze medals.Additionally, several Scottish players made significant progress in the main singles category:
Quarterfinalists: Nikki, Padma, Maja, Lucy, Ben Hart, Robbie, and Amelia advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective age categories.
Round of 16: Alex, William, Bohao, Jakub, and Ben S advanced to the round of 16, highlighting the depth of talent in the team.

Medal Tally

Combined Team and Individual Medals

Gold: 3 (Gavin Yuan – U18 Singles, Joe Mulhern – U14 Singles, Gavin Yuan and Bouri Chen – U18 Boys Team)
Bronze: 5 (Maja Wojcicka and Megan Mulhern – U16 Girls Team, Ben Hart and Jakub Kryzostaniak – U16 Boys Team, Nichole Lee and Kiishi Adekola – U14 Girls Team, Joe Mulhern and William Wang – U14 Boys Team, Nichole Lee and Kiishi Adekola – U14 Singles)

Consolation Singles Medals

Gold: 2 (Megan Mulhern – U16 Girls Plate, Charlie McGowan – U18 Boys Plate)
Silver: 1 (Hannah McDonnell – U18 Girls Plate)

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Acknowledgements

Scotland Team Captain Terry Mclernon, MBE, shared his excitement, saying, “I couldn’t be prouder of our players. They gave it their all, showed great sportsmanship, and made us all proud. Big thanks to our amazing coaches, officials, and parents—none of this would have been possible without their support.”

The Senior Schools International in the Isle of Man was a testament to the strength and spirit of Team Scotland. Congratulations to all our players, coaches, and officials for their outstanding performances and hard work!

We extend our appreciation to the Isle of Man Table Tennis Association for their efforts in hosting the event.