East London Jack Petchey Table Tennis Individual Qualifier 2026

This February, sixteen Oaklands students proudly represented the school at the East London Jack Petchey Individual Qualifier. Oaklands entered the Under 13 Boys, Under 16 Boys, and Under 19 Boys categories with four students per event.

In the Under 13 Boys event, Hadi and Yaqub progressed through the group stages after securing top-two finishes. Mihranur and Riyadh competed strongly, finishing third in their respective groups. Hadi advanced to the quarter-finals with an impressive 3–0 victory in the last 16. 

In the Under 16 Boys category, Miqial, Adam T, Rayyan, and Kayden faced particularly challenging groups. Each student secured match victories and demonstrated resilience and determination, finishing fourth or fifth in their respective groups.

The Under 19 Boys where Dhaniyaal, Muhib, and Nameer advanced to the knockout rounds. Dhaniyaal delivered a strong performance. Muhib and Nameer both won their quarter-final matches where Nameer progressed to the final where he continued his excellent form. Muhib came 3rd in this competition, while Namer came 2nd!

In the Under 13 Girls event, Meryam finished in the top seven of her group. Similarly, in the Under 19 Girls category, Onamika achieved a top-seven group. Angelina delivered an outstanding performance in the same event, winning her group ahead of several nationally ranked players. She progressed to the semi-finals and ranked 3rd in the Under 19 Girls event!

All of the students have qualified for the Jack Petchey London Finals in June which will be held at University of East London.

Well done to all our players!