Pulilan’s finest young players are ready to take center stage.
Paul De Leon, Mico Manansala, and JO Ramos, standout athletes from the Pulilan Table Tennis Club, will proudly represent the club and their hometown in the prestigious WTT Youth Contender Puerto Princesa, set to take place from February 12 to 15, 2025.
These rising stars have honed their skills at the Pulilan Table Tennis Center, located inside SM Center Pulilan—a dedicated space designed to nurture local talent.
As one of SM’s many initiatives to support grassroots sports, the facility provides athletes with a safe, comfortable, well-equipped, and accessible venue to hone their craft.
“This is a big step not just for us as athletes, but for our entire community,” said Manansala, who has been training at the Pulilan Table Tennis Club since its inception.
“Having a dedicated training center inside SM Center Pulilan has been a game-changer for us. It allows us to practice regularly without worrying about external factors like weather or accessibility,” he added.
De Leon and Ramos echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of having a structured training facility that allows them to sharpen their skills in a professional setting.
Their upcoming participation in the WTT Youth Contender Puerto Princesa marks a milestone in their careers, as they prepare to compete against some of the best young table tennis players from around the world.
With the unwavering support of SM Center Pulilan and the local table tennis community, these athletes hope to make waves on the international stage. SM Center Pulilan also continues to be a hub for sports development, ensuring that local athletes have access to well-equipped training facilities – because champions are made not just on the big stage, but in the very heart of the community.
