🌟 History Made in Bundaberg! 🌟

Bundaberg Table Tennis proudly hosted the 1st PingPongParkinson® Tournament in Australia on Thursday, 11 September 2025 — a truly historic milestone for both the Parkinson’s community and the sport of table tennis. 🏓✨

From the very first PPP session in Hervey Bay on 2 September 2024 to now 12 chapters across 3 States (including 5 in Queensland, stretching from Townsville to Maroochydore), the movement has continued to grow stronger each day.

With the Bundaberg chapter only beginning on 22 May 2025, it was an honour for the city to host this inaugural tournament, which brought together 7 local players and 2 from Hervey Bay for a day of friendship, courage, and competition.

🏆 Results

Men’s Division
🥇 Winner: Keith Everitt (Hervey Bay)
🥈 Runner-up: Allan Howden (Bundaberg)
🥉 Third: Doug Skelton (Bundaberg)
4th: Rick Green (Bundaberg)
5th: Terry Hewett (Hervey Bay)

Women’s Division
🥇 Winner: Helen Albion (Bundaberg)
🥈 Runner-up: Sylvia Jordan (Bundaberg)
🥉 Third: Cherie Henderson (Bundaberg)
4th: Carol Baldry (Bundaberg)

This event was more than a competition — it was a celebration of effort, commitment, and support. For many participants, stepping onto the court was not just about playing table tennis, but about building confidence, embracing movement, and connecting with peers who share similar journeys.

📸 Visit our album to see some action shots and presentation moments:
👉 https://www.revolutionise.com.au/bundytt/gallery/15977

A heartfelt thank you to every participant, volunteer, supporter, and family member who helped make this historic tournament possible. Together, we’ve shown that table tennis truly is an inclusive sport.

💙 Small steps. Big impact. One rally at a time.