Carlos Cuadra
The 2025 WCGtv Assiniboine Open, held on Saturday, October 4th, at the Healthy Living Centre at Brandon University, brought together an impressive 52 participants from Brandon, Killarney, Saskatoon, Winkler, and Winnipeg for a thrilling weekend of table tennis action. The event showed the growing strength and passion for the sport in Manitoba and beyond.
The tournament featured competitive and entertaining matches across all divisions, with players of all ages and skill levels displaying great sportsmanship and energy throughout the weekend.
A special thank-you goes to our event sponsor, Westman Communications Group, for their invaluable support and coverage, which helped bring well-deserved attention to the sport and the players in the Brandon community.
Highlights
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Alexus Lee emerged as the standout performer of the weekend, claiming the Open Singles title in dominant fashion.
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In the Junior Singles final, it was a family showdown as Victoria Lee triumphed over her sister in a thrilling match to secure the championship.
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The Active for Life division crowned a new champion — Dino Sepulveda from Chile — whose skill and consistency earned him the well-deserved title.
The Crusty Bun Cup – Team Tournament
On Sunday, October 5th, the excitement continued with the Crusty Bun Cup, a team event featuring 14 teams and plenty of upsets and surprises.
Last year’s defending champions (Dictators) were eliminated by Saskatchewan Shogun in a dramatic quarterfinal match, where Mathus Moeithaisong delivered an incredible performance, edging out Manitoba’s Steven Yan in a nail-biting 3–2 decider.
The tournament culminated in an electrifying final between Team V&A and The Night Hawk League. It was a classic showdown of seniors versus juniors, and after an intense battle, the Lee duo once again rose to the occasion, overcoming their experienced opponents to claim the Crusty Bun Cup championship title.
A big thank-you to The Crusty Bun for sponsoring this event and supporting table tennis development in Manitoba.
Looking Ahead
The Manitoba Table Tennis Association would like to thank all players, volunteers, and organizers for contributing to another successful event.
The next stop on the provincial circuit will be the Red River Open, taking place in November 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone there for another weekend of exciting table tennis action!
For full results and match details, visit:
👉 Tournament Results and Draws