Posted on May 29, 2025

(by: Major League Table Tennis)

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT 🔍

Lily Zhang has long been one of the most decorated players in American table tennis – and her impact continues to grow. A four-time Olympian and six-time U.S. National Champion, she’s built a career on consistency, composure, and elite-level play on every stage she steps onto.

From winning gold at the 2015 Pan Am Games in the Women’s Team event to taking home bronze in singles that same year, Lily’s résumé speaks for itself. Her experience, leadership, and competitive edge made her a perfect fit for the Bay Area Blasters, where she brings veteran presence and a championship mindset.

With her sights set on another standout season, don’t miss what Lily brings to the table in Season 3.

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

SPINDEX Minor League: ✅

The inaugural season of Paddle Palace’s Minor League, powered by SPINDEX, wrapped up in Portland with results shaking up the final standings and setting the stage for an exciting playoff weekend.

What started as a grassroots experiment quickly evolved into a competitive and community-driven league with emerging stars, strategic battles, and some wild Golden Games.

Storm Strikers Landry Moilimbi (SPINDEX: 1849) and Igor Briker (1785) sealed critical wins with clutch doubles, while Squatch Smashers’ Michael Groom (2145), David Stout (2047) and Reza Hantehzadeh (1579) dominated the Golden Games all season long.

Tigard Tigers roared with fierce teamwork and never-ending rallies, and Laughing Dragons’ Ayllon Giladi (2110) and Jonathan Mann (1850) lit up the scoreboard with precision.

Timber Choppers rallied for a 20-5 victory over PDX Minutemen’s Jay Crystal (2044) and Tom Lackaff (1611). The absence of Sean O’Neill (2267), sidelined due to injury, left the Minutemen short-handed.

SPINDEX, MLTT’s free, real-time rating system, gave Paddle Palace’s players live updates, advanced match insights, and the thrill of measuring themselves against the pros.

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