Tyree Bastidas Dominates 2026 Long Island Handball Championships

New Hyde Park, NY – Tyree Bastidas secured a decisive victory at the 44th Annual Long Island Handball Championships, held March 13-15, 2026, at LA Fitness in New Hyde Park, New York. The tournament, hosted by the Inner City Handball Association (ICHA), showcased a strong field of 150 players, including 50 competitors under the age of 20, making it one of the largest handball events in the country. [Source: WPHLive.tv]

Men’s Open Singles: Bastidas’ Unblemished Run

Bastidas triumphed in the Men’s Open Singles division, navigating a competitive 24-player bracket without dropping a single game. He overcame familiar opponents Alvaro Rebaza in the quarterfinals and Mike Schneider in the semifinals, both in straight games. [Source: WPHLive.tv]

The final pitted Bastidas against Jack Wu, a rising star from the Northeast. Wu had previously battled Jurell Bastidas in the semifinals, recovering from a first-game loss to win the next two. The final match between Tyree and Wu was a hard-fought contest, characterized by extended rallies and strategic play. Bastidas ultimately prevailed, utilizing a combination of power passes, ceiling shots, and well-placed kills, including a fadeaway, 28-foot corner kill that sealed the victory. [Source: WPHLive.tv]

Match Results:

• Semifinals: Tyree def. Schneider 15-10, 15-6
• Semifinals: Wu def. Jurell 13-15, 15-4, 11-6
• Final: Tyree def. Wu 15-11, 15-11

Doubles and Substantial Ball Champions

In addition to his singles victory, Tyree Bastidas also claimed championships in the Men’s Open Doubles alongside Jurell Bastidas, and in the Men’s Big Ball Doubles with Mike Ashirov. Ashirov also secured the title in the Men’s Big Ball Singles division. [Source: WPHLive.tv]

ICHA’s Commitment to Youth Development

The ICHA highlighted its 35-year commitment to educating, mentoring, and serving young people through the sport of handball. The organization emphasized its focus on community, competition, and opportunity. [Source: USHandball.org]

Event Recognition

The tournament organizers extended gratitude to Paul Williams for his hosting efforts and lifetime dedication to handball, as well as to USHA and WPH ambassador Jared Vale for providing updates and photos throughout the event. [Source: WPHLive.tv]

Further Information

The Men’s Open Singles final can be viewed courtesy of TensFinest HERE. Full tournament brackets are available HERE. [Source: WPHLive.tv]