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Dec 21, 2017 Sports
Five successful players were awarded with food hampers and goodies at the National Draughts Association Annual Hamper tournament played last Sunday at the National Gymnasium.

President of the Association Mr. Jiaram, second left, pose with the winners, Khemraj Pooranmall, Floyd Cumberbatch, Steve Bacchus, Godfrey George and Navin Meghbarran.
Six ‘A’ class and three ‘B’ class players contested the tournament.
The competition was very competitive throughout the day where the six round draw took its toll on some of the players.
The winners were Khemraj Pooranmall with 17 points, Linden player Floyd Cumberbatch with 16 points, Steve Bacchus 15 points, Godfrey George 14 points and Navin Meghbarran 13 points.
The National Draughts Association would like to thank the following sponsors: Noble House Seafoods, Sankar Autoparts, Uniparts, Attorney- at – Law Elias Gentle and Gain Mart Supermarket for their valuable contributions.
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