Paddlers Smash Rankings and Records

Table Tennis: Singapore Smash, Singapore Youth Smash, Izaac Quek and Koen Pang reached Men’s Doubles World No 4 Ranking


2026 started on a high note for Men’s Doubles paddlers Izaac Quek and Koen Pang. The pair surged to a career-high No. 4 in the ITTF Men’s Doubles World Rankings, released on 9 February 2026, a milestone that was built on months of consistent, high-level performances on the international circuit.

Time and again, up against some of the toughest doubles combinations in the game, Izaac and Koen have shown a blend of calm under pressure, tactical maturity, and a rare on-court chemistry. Just as importantly, they have proven their adaptability, shifting patterns, adjusting placements, and finding solutions when rallies tighten and margins shrink.

But their most memorable moment in February was not measured just by ranking points. It was defined by character.

At the Singapore Smash held from 19 February to 1 March 2026, Izaac and Koen were in a tense Round of 16 battle when an umpire’s decision went against their 30th-ranked Argentinian opponents. Believing the call was unfair, the duo made a remarkable gesture to hand their opponents a point in the deciding set to restore what they felt was justice on court. Though Izaac and Koen ultimately fell 2–3, their actions drew applause and won the respect of their opponents.

In Women’s Singles, both Ser Lin Qian and Chloe Lai drew praise for winning higher-ranked opponents. Ser Lin Qian staged an upset against World No.58 Zhang Mo in the Round of 64, making it her career-best win. Chloe Lai experienced her first wins at the Singapore Smash as she won her first two games in the qualifying rounds. She ended her run after a loss against USA’s Sally Moyland.

In the Women’s Doubles, spotlights were on Loy Ming Ying and Chloe Lai, as they delivered their own headline moment. The duo produced a fearless run throughout their campaign, which saw them punch above their weight and reach a historic quarter-final finish.

The event also showcased the strength of the Sports School pipeline, with past and current student-athletes forming 10 of the 13 players in the men’s and women’s contingents. Representing the Men’s Team were Clarence Chew, Ellsworth Le, Izaac Quek, Koen Pang, Loy Xing Yao, Nicholas Tan, and Yang Ze Yi, while Chloe Lai, Loy Ming Ying, and Ser Lin Qian were featured in the Women’s Team.

Also held on home ground, the excitement continued at the Singapore Youth Smash, where Sports School student-athletes featured prominently across age groups. In the Under-19 Boys’ Singles, Benaiah Seah, Ellsworth Le, Loy Xing Yao, Nicholas Tan, Jaryl Wong, and Yang Ze Yi took on the field, while Chloe Lai, Janelle Chiang, and Loy Ming Ying represented in the Under-19 Girls’ Singles.

The next wave of talent also stepped forward in the Under-15 categories. The Under-15 Boys’ Singles featured Damien Li, Isaiah Raphael Loh, Zane Ong, Jonas Chia, Jerius Chua, and Zhou Zihan, while the Under-15 Girls’ Singles saw Charlyne Lim, Gisele Koh, Gu Xintian, Jessie Song, and Sarah Yip in action.