Ateneo Junior Boys finish 1st Runner-Up in PRADA Table Tennis Tournament
26 Feb 2026
Composed of players from the Junior High School and Senior High School, the Ateneo de Manila Junior Boys Table Tennis Team finished as 1st Runner-Up in the PRADA (Private Schools Athletic Development Association) Table Tennis Tournament held on 22 February 2026 at Xavier School in San Juan.
Representing Ateneo were Aston Panlaqui (9-Ireland) and Timothy Pachica (10-Sitjar) from the Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS); and Gareth Arcedera (11–Perez), Matthew Basco (11-Nakaura), and Rajel Quiming (12-Navarro) from the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS).
The Blue Eagles competed against strong contingents from Marist School, San Beda University, La Salle Green Hills, Notre Dame, Xavier School, and Don Bosco Technical Institute. Through steady teamwork, resilience, and disciplined play, Ateneo secured a podium finish in a highly competitive field.