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CITTA Students Excel at the Junior National Ranking Tournament I

(by Coach Di Yu)

Carolina International Table Tennis Academy (CITTA) students showcased their exceptional skills and determination at the 2025 Junior National Ranking Tournament I, competing against the nation’s top young players and achieving remarkable results. Notably, Jacob Kordus and Rachel Wang both secured spots on two national teams, bringing even more glory to CITTA!

🏅 Outstanding Achievements

  • Rachel Wang – Selected for the Women’s National Team (7th place) & U19 Girls National Team (3rd place)
  • Jacob Kordus – Selected for the U11 Boys’ National Team (1st place) & U13 Boys’ National Team (6th place)

👏 Additional Notable Rankings

  • Terrie Yu – Ranked 15th in the country for U19 Girls
  • Ryan Tao – Ranked 16th in the country for U13 Boys
  • Rhea Gupta – Ranked 20th in the country for U13 Girls
  • Jintao Lee – Ranked 34th in U13 Boys & 37th in U15 Boys
  • Max Chen – Ranked 59th in the country for U17 Boys

Jacob and Rachel’s selection to two national teams is a testament to their dedication and hard work, as well as CITTA’s excellence in developing young table tennis talent. At the same time, our other students’ impressive performances demonstrated their strong competitive spirit and skills on the national stage.

These achievements would not have been possible without the relentless effort of our players, the dedicated guidance of our coaches, and the unwavering support from parents. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them!

Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone and continue striving for even greater success!

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