Santa’s Shield Tournament 2025
A Festive Finale to the Year
The Santa’s Shield Tournament marked the final tournament of 2025, bringing the year to a close with excitement, competition, and festive cheer. The event took place on December 21st, featuring two competition sessions:
Morning session: Intermediate Hybrid Doubles
Afternoon session: Recreational Hybrid Doubles
True to our tournament identity, the Santa’s Shield Tournament was not only about intense competition, but also about creating a fun, friendly, and festive atmosphere. One of the highlights was our Best Costume Contest under the Christmas theme, where winners were decided through social media voting, adding even more color and excitement to the event. The atmosphere throughout the day was both highly competitive and incredibly joyful.
Morning Session: Intermediate Hybrid Doubles
The morning session featured Intermediate Hybrid Doubles, with the following players competing:
Aleksandra Senkovets
Daniele Antronaco
Roman Talalaev
David Martin Lopez
Kaixun Jeccie Wei
Irina Bezdetnova
Ekaterina Starikova
Anna Ivankova
Dana Kolomoets
Diana Kam
The matches were thrilling, fast-paced, and full of energy. After an intense series of games, the winners were:
🏆 Champions
David Martin Lopez
Kaixun Jeccie Wei
🥈 Second Place
Diana Kam
Roman Talalaev
🥉 Third Place
Irina Bezdetnova
Dana Kolomoets
Afternoon Session: Recreational Hybrid Doubles
The afternoon session was dedicated to Recreational Hybrid Doubles, welcoming the following players:
Evan Cheng
Muhammad Alwi
Rimma Bilalova
Tipwadee Nikki Damsuwan
Xiao Liang
Thitiwut Buttama
Luca Liang
The matches were filled with enthusiasm, laughter, and great sportsmanship. The winners of the Recreational category were:
🏆 Champion
Thitiwut Buttama
🥈 Second Place
Tipwadee Nikki Damsuwan
🥉 Third Place
Rimma Bilalova
Best Costume Award: Festive Creativity at Its Best
Another highlight of the Santa’s Shield Tournament was the Best Costume Award, which received an overwhelming response from our community through social media voting. The competition was incredibly close, keeping everyone excited and guessing until the very end.
🎭 The winner of the Best Costume Award was Mr. David, who impressed everyone with his dedication and creativity by handmaking his costume himself — a true crowd favorite that brought plenty of smiles and laughter.
That said, the other participants were just as impressive and brought their festive spirit to the next level. Irina arrived with her cheerful Santa-themed outfit complete with playful props, Jeszi stood out with her bright, handmade candy-inspired costume, and Dana delighted everyone with her adorable and mischievous little wolf costume.
The voting results were extremely close, making the moment even more thrilling as we all waited to see who would take the title. It truly showcased the creativity, effort, and fun-loving spirit of everyone involved, adding even more color and joy to the tournament.
More Than Just a Tournament
Beyond the competition and laughter shared throughout the academy, we truly believe that this tournament helped build confidence and create new experiences, especially for first-time competitors and new players. It was inspiring to see so many participants stepping onto the court, challenging themselves, and enjoying every moment.
To conclude the event, we also provided refreshments for all players, making the day not only exciting but also delicious. It was a perfect way to celebrate a fun and memorable end-of-year activity together.
Thank You & Season’s Greetings
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all players, customers, and staff members who made this final tournament of 2025 run so smoothly. Your support and enthusiasm mean everything to us.
We wish everyone a joyful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎉
