Latest update December 19th, 2024 3:22 AM
Britton wins GTTA Olympic Day Singles title
Shemar Britton
Shemar Britton defeated Joel Alleyne 11-7, 14-12, 11-9, 9-11 and 11-6 in an explosive and entertaining showdown on his way to winning the Men’s Singles title in Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Oylmpic Day competition at the National Gymnasium.
Colin France and Edinho Lewis won the joint third place prize.
In the Girls 18 years and under round-robin playoff, Priscilla Greaves defeated Nevaeh Clarkston, Selenas Jackman and Abigale Martin to win ahead of Clarkston, Jackman and Martin in that order.
In the Boys 18 years and under final, Ryan Narine defeated Nicholas Romain 14-12, 10-12, 12-10 and 11-7 to claim his maiden title.
Romain caused quite a stir when he defeated the more established and experienced Sheldon Atherley from Bartica in one of the exciting contests of the tournament. Atherley and Keshon Reece won joint third place.
In the Girls 15 years and under round-robin playoff, Clarkston defeated Kristie Lopes; Selenas Jackman and Abigale Martin to win. Lopes finished second, while third went to Jackman with Martin fourth.
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