Kota Kinabalu: The Kota Kinabalu Table Tennis Team secured the overall championship title at the 2nd Sabah Unity and Veteran Table Tennis Championship 2026 held at SB Ping Pong Hall in Sunny Garden over the weekend.
They topped the standings with 61 points. Papar finished as runners-up with 55 points, while Sandakan secured third place with 51 points.
Their victory was propelled by championship wins in both the men’s team event and the men’s singles event by Joshua Chin. Additional podium finishes included third-place performances from Nicholas Hee (Under-15 boys), the women’s team and the men’s veteran team.
The team management in a statement released on Wednesday expressed their congratulations and appreciation to the entire line-up of players, coaches and supporters who provided solid support throughout the tournament.
It also stated that the success of emerging overall champion is a clear testament to their commitment, discipline and continuous efforts in upholding the sport of table tennis at the district and state levels.
Meanwhile, a total of 13 teams took part in the four-day competition organised by Tuaran Table Tennis Association.
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