(by Coach Geovanny Coello)
On October 24 and 25, Quito hosted the third and final event of the 2026 Butterfly Challenger Table Tennis Series, featuring the Under-9 and Under-11 categories. The tournament aimed to promote sports development, competitive experience, and the growth of the next generation of Ecuadorian table tennis players.
The event was organized by Tenis de Mesa Ecuador, Butterfly Americas, and Swaythling Club Ecuador, with the endorsement of the Ecuadorian Table Tennis Federation, institutions committed to strengthening and promoting the sport throughout the country.
During the two days of competition, young athletes demonstrated their skills, talent, and technical development in an environment that encourages competitive experience and supports the growth of emerging table tennis players.
Official Results
Under-9 Boys
- First Place: Sebastián Ramírez.
- Second Place: Sebastián Alemán.
- Third Place: Martín Gortaire.
Under-11 Boys
- First Place: Elian Zurita.
- Second Place: Gabriel Flores.
- Third Place: Derek Ortega.
- Fourth Place: Matías Alemán.
Under-11 Girls
- First Place: Kerena Aguilar.
- Second Place: Alana Molina.
Institutional Review and Future Plans
With the completion of this third event, the 2026 Butterfly Challenger Series comes to a close. Throughout the year, the circuit featured three competition dates, establishing itself as an important platform for encouraging participation and strengthening the development of young athletes in the introductory age categories.
The organizers would like to express their sincere appreciation to all the athletes, coaches, and families who participated in the three events throughout the year. Their involvement and continued support have been essential to the success and growth of this initiative.
We would also like to extend our special thanks to Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha for its support and for providing its facilities to host this final Challenger event.
The organization is already looking ahead to next year’s edition. The dates for the 2027 calendar will be announced in due course, with the intention of maintaining the categories featured throughout this season.
It is important to remember that Butterfly Challenger tournaments award points toward the national ranking of the Ecuadorian Table Tennis Federation, providing young athletes with valuable competitive experience and opportunities to advance their development within Ecuadorian table tennis.
Tenis de Mesa Ecuador, together with its strategic partners, reaffirms its commitment to the development, promotion, and strengthening of table tennis in Ecuador, continuing to create competitive and developmental opportunities for future generations.
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