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Jul 23, 2015 Sports
The P&P Brokers Insurance Tennis Camp came to a conclusion with its closing ceremony at the National Gymnasium last weekend. Proud parents and excited young players gathered to bask in their moment of a first tennis spotlight. The Secretary of the Guyana Tennis Association (GLTA), Elizabeth Persaud, in her remarks mentioned that this camp, “Is significant to the GLTA, and we applaud Mr. Bish Panday, CEO of P&P Insurance Brokers for his resolute dedication to the sport of (lawn) tennis. Additionally, it highlights his recognition of the importance and contribution that tennis has in the lives of our youths in Guyana.”
Varsha Panday represented the company and handed out certificates and prizes to the winners of the different categories. Ms. Panday pointed out the 11 years of commitment to the sport and pledged continued support for the years to come. This year the camp attracted 61 participants who benefited from the two weeks of training to jump start their interest in the game.
The sessions were split into two periods. The mornings at the National Gymnasium had the younger children training, while the older ones were accommodated in the afternoons at the National Racquet Centre. Competition was divided into three levels of play based on ball types. In the morning sessions the Red Ball winner was Lee Choo See Nam and runner-up, Daniel Prince, the Orange Ball the winner was Menikshi Jiakissoon and runner-up, Makaila Henry.
The Special Kiddie competition had Darren Todd as the winner and Ameila Hassan as runner-up. In the afternoon sessions of the Orange Ball competition Dwight George emerged as the winner and Tiffon MacRae the runner-up. The Green Ball winner was Shimron Lewis and Runner-up was Deina Santbeharry. The Advanced Players in the Yellow Ball division which had Keenan Persaud as the winner and Arav Jagroop as the runner-up.
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