London Academy: Ruling the National Stage with Unprecedented Table Tennis Glory!
Four National Titles Secured at the Butterfly School Team Championships 2025
London Academy has once again made history!
At the prestigious Butterfly School Team Championships, held on 27th April 2025 in Wolverhampton, our young athletes delivered an extraordinary performance — bringing home an incredible FOUR national team titles and cementing London Academy’s position as the leading force in school table tennis across England.
A Golden Day for London Academy:
- Under-11 Girls – National Champions!
Our girls retained the Martin Foulser Cup, defeating Bankfields 5-2 in a thrilling final match.
Winning Squad: Alexia-Bianca Ciobanica, Suhayla Ali Farah, Rea Kola, Iliona Kola, Darcey Parker
- Under-11 Boys – National Champions!
Regaining the Irene Elliott Cup, our boys showed absolute dominance, beating Fox Primary 7-1.
Winning Squad: Zacharia Sarri, Dominic Rimmy, Rafael Hanzel-Wacker, Nicholas Andrei
- Under-13 Boys – National Champions!
A flawless performance saw our boys complete a perfect day — not dropping a single match en route to lifting the T Austin Harrison Cup.
Winning Squad: Adam Riadi, Yacoub Rahmani-Walentynski, Stefan Pop, Lewis MacSween
- Under-16 Girls – National Champions!
The Mick Betts Memorial Cup returns to London Academy! Our girls dominated the finals to reclaim their title.
Winning Squad: Sienna Jetha, Alisha Dutta, Mauli Shah, Naomi Adjei
Other Fantastic Results:
- Under-13 Girls – Silver Medal
Narrowly missed out on the gold medal after a brilliant performance throughout the event. - Team: Soraya Rahmani-Walentynska, Assil Sarri, Serene Rahmani-Walentynska, Ruby Gandi Bamidele
- Under-16 Boys – Bronze Medal
Battled through tough competition to earn a well-deserved third place nationally. - Team: Shahuraj Nimse, Parsa Yamin, Ilyes Djeraiou, Connor Godley
London Academy: A Symbol of Excellence and Determination
This success is a testament to the tireless effort and dedication shown by our young athletes week in, week out.
It is also a reflection of the outstanding support provided by our teachers, coaches, school leadership, parents, and governors — who create the environment in which excellence is not just encouraged but expected.
Thank you to every single member of the London Academy community for your incredible support, encouragement, and belief in our children’s potential.
It is because of this strong partnership between school and family that we continue to achieve such remarkable feats.
Together, we dream big and deliver even bigger!
We couldn’t be prouder of all our players who represented the school with such talent, resilience, and sportsmanship on the national stage.
Incredible Opportunity: Special China Training Camp!
Looking ahead, 16 of our players have been selected to attend a special two-week training camp in China next month — the home of the world’s most elite table tennis players.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience world-class training, sharpen their skills, and continue their development at the highest level.
This just shows how much London Academy supports and values the growth of our students, providing them with every chance to excel and chase their dreams.
We are extremely grateful for the Academy’s vision and commitment to nurturing talent — opportunities like this truly change lives.