We have just published the WASPA standings at the end of March, but we have since received results from several events held in different countries. Special thanks go to all the organizers who took the time to send in results and reports.
Achaioi (Greece)
After a long hiatus, we are delighted to see the Greek club Achaioi TSC back in action on the WASPA circuit. On April 1st, the club hosted a WASPA tournament featuring six players from four different clubs: Achaioi, Athinaikos, Reggio Calabria and Piraeus Lions.
Following the group stage, local player Manolis Sotiropoulos emerged victorious, defeating Reggio Calabria’s Ektoras Bartzis in the final.
Melbourne – Northern Phoenix Tournament (Australia)
Northern Phoenix WASPA – Saturday 4th April 2026
What a fantastic afternoon of table football at the East Ivanhoe Bowling Club. The event attracted nine competitors, with representatives from all four of Victoria’s active teams taking part.
The Northern Phoenix theme was clearly yellow, but this took on a deeper meaning as all participants also wore a yellow Norwich City shirt for a group photo, commemorating the passing of Subbuteo colleague and long‑time Canaries supporter Mike Newton.
There was plenty of action throughout the 35 matches contested, all played in a FAST‑15 format. Despite having been missing in action for quite some time, Benny Ng showed he had lost none of his flicking skills, recording multiple wins to take the Easter Cup.
All players put in strong performances, with a special mention for Beth Eveleigh, the only competitor to take points off the eventual champion. It was also great to see Anthony Madiona back at the tables, while Paul Mercer, Kevin Grant, Benjamin Ng and Nathan Heard helped keep things running smoothly throughout the afternoon.
It was also announced that the Easter Cup marked the official start of the Melbourne Subbuteo League (MSL) 2026. Further details on the structure and format of the league will be released shortly.
Another enjoyable evening — needless to say!
Solent (England)
“Our fabulous David Hunter was unaware at the time of his sad passing that he was actually sitting top of our league, ahead of Gary Birch by just one point, with only four games left to play.
At last night’s club meeting, I proposed that we end the league as it stood, as a tribute and thank‑you for all that David had done and shared in the all too short time we had known him.
Every player was in unanimous agreement. I am therefore delighted to announce that Dave is our League Champion for the 2025–26 season.
This also means that Dave has earned his very first WASPA win, and his name will now be added to the official World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association list of winners. His name will also be engraved on the final shield of our League Championship Trophy.”
Terni (Italy)
Our friends in Italy continue to run regular small events. In the latest tournament in Terni, Marco Perotti finished top of a four‑player group.
Don’t hesitate to send in your results, reports and stories. The doors of the WASPA circuit remain open to everyone!
Results section
Achaioi tournament, April 1: Final: Emmanouil Sotiropoulos - Ektoras Bartzis 4-3
Melbourne tournament (hosted by the Northern Phoenix club), April 6: 1. Benny Ng (Western Flickers) ; 2. Nathan Urbaniak (Melbourne TFC) ; 3. Christos Garagounis (Northern Phoenix) ; 4. Paul Mercer (Northern Phoenix) ; 5. Nathan Heard (Northern Phoenix) ; 6. Anthony Madiona (Northern Phoenix) ; 7. Beth Eveleigh (Northern Phoenix) ; 8. Benjamin Ng (Western Flickers) ; 9. Kevin Grant (Central Victoria).
Terni tournament, April 8: 1. Marco Perotti ; 2. Moreno Margheriti ; 3. Simone Perotti ; 4. Leonardo Ascani.
Solent Club WASPA tournament - League table: 1. Dave Hunter ; 2. Gary Birch ; 3. Rob Piggott ; 4. Simon Hawley ; 5. Steve Smith ; 6. Andy McGovern ; 7. Nigel Morgan ; 8. Jason Christopher ; 9. Jerry Lovegrove ; 10. Paul Izard ; 11. Russell Cramer ; 12. Paul Pearson ; 13. Tim Hill ; 14. Roger Duckworth ; 15. Chris Burford.
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