Darren in International

The 4th International Table Tennis Team Championship of Veterans Societies were held at Tipton Sports Academy on 29/30 June 2013 where R&HTTC member, Darren Griffin, represented England "A" in the Men's 40-49 years event, playing against England "B" and Germany.

England "A" (Darren, Adrian Pilgrim and Chris Clinton) played the "B" team of Joe Kennedy, Simon Pugh and Jimmy Walsh. Darren won 1 singles and a doubles in a 5-2 victory.

Darren Griffin (left) with the German Team and team members of England "A"

The Gold medal match was England "A" vs Germany, where Darren won both singles matches including Germany's No. 1 player, undefeated until then, with the final match score a 4-2 win, meaning England "A" coming away with the Gold medal. The German side included Hauffe Harald, Johannes Roh and Manfred Nieswand.

See full report here.