A WIDNES table tennis champion is edging closer to his dream of competing in the Paralympics in Rio next year.

Jack Hunter-Spivey, aged 20, won silver in the men’s class singles today at the Paralympic Table Tennis Korea Open.

Former SS Peter and Paul College pupil, Jack, whose family live in Stewards Avenue, finished second in his group.

Wheelchair player Jack, who has cerebral palsy, progressed to the knockout stages.

He then beat Kim Ki-Young from Korea 3-0 in the quarter-final and another Korean Kim Young-gun 3-1 in the semi-final to reach the final.

He won the first set against Wanchai Chaiwut from Thailand and had chances to win a close second but eventually lost the match 3-1.

Jack said: "I feel I have had a really good singles tournament and I am playing well.

“To finish with a silver medal in a strong tournament is a good feeling.

“I've learnt a few valuable lessons I need to work on for the team event."

The tournament continues with the team event that concludes on Sunday.