T.F.A.S National Championship 2025: A Clash of Generations!
The National Championship, which also doubled as the Singapore Grand Prix, showcased a thrilling two-day event that brilliantly combined youthful enthusiasm and seasoned experience.
With a lineup of three exciting contests—Under 16, Veterans, and Open—16 players took to the tabletop, including a special guest appearance from Benji Batten (AUS/Melbourne TFC), all the way from down under!
With a lineup of three exciting contests—Under 16, Veterans, and Open—16 players took to the tabletop, including a special guest appearance from Benji Batten (AUS/Melbourne TFC), all the way from down under!
The tournament was nothing short of electrifying.
The U16 final saw tension mount as Edin Reyza faced off against Nagulan.
In a nail-biting match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Nagulan clinched victory with a solitary goal, proving that every point counts in this fierce competition.
The U16 final saw tension mount as Edin Reyza faced off against Nagulan.
In a nail-biting match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Nagulan clinched victory with a solitary goal, proving that every point counts in this fierce competition.
Nor Afiq Bin Norizal (left), Nagulan (2nd from left). Edin Reyza (3rd from left), Naomi Bilqis Binte Norizal (right)
The Veterans’ event was a real nail-biter, with three players tied on points as they battled for supremacy. In the end, Den Mulia emerged victorious, thanks to a superior goal difference—a true testament to the adage that goals win games, but goal difference wins titles!
Vikas and Den in the Veterans event. Both seem to be trying psychic powers to move the ball!!
As for the Open event, it was dominated by the seasoned players, but the excitement ramped up in the quarter-finals and semi-finals where both encounters had to be settled by shootouts! Anas Rahmat narrowly defeated Rudy Hesty, while Bernard Lim triumphed in a lengthy shootout against Michael Choong.
The final match between Anas Rahmat and Bernard Lim was a fast-paced showdown full of thrilling attacks and incredible saves. The crowd roared as Anas managed to finesse the ball into the shooting area early in the second half, unleashing a shot that found the back of the net—a magnificent goal that secured his victory and the championship title!
Bernard Lim and Anas Rahamat battle the Open final
Overall, this jovial event was a delightful celebration of camaraderie and competition, bringing friends together in a spirited environment.
Congratulations to all the winners, and a huge shoutout to the organizers, T.F.A.S and Kebun Bahru Community Centre, for providing the perfect venue for this incredible showdown!
