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Annual Forbes Burnham Memorial Table Tennis Competition 2020 successfully held
Orin Hickenson takes open category
The Annual Forbes Burnham Memorial Table Tennis Tournament which was organised and coordinated by the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) was successfully held over three days. It commenced on Friday February 21st, Saturday February 22nd and culminated on Monday February 24th.
The respective winners, sponsors and members of the GTTA pose with their silverware at the presentation ceremony.
The competition which was played under the rules regulations and authority of the International Table Tennis Federation was held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), Home Stretch Avenue, Georgetown.
Orin Hickenson won the male open category when he defeated Elishaba Johnson 4-1 in the final. The final score was 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-6 and 11-8. Nigel Bryan and Jonathan Van Lange secured joint third place.
The B class category was taken by Elishaba Johnson who staged a come from behind to defeat Jonathan Van Lange, 4-3, after being 3-1 behind. The scores were 10-12, 4-11, 11-7, 9-11, with Johnson winning the last three games 12-10, 12-10, 11-9. Jamal Nicholas and Isaiah Layne placed secured joint third place.
Winning in the C class category was Narren Persaud over Umar Percival 3-2. Abdool Rahim and Mark Evans placed third.
Elishaba Johnson was again in winner’s row when he won the 21years and under title from Jonathan Van Lange by a 4-1 margin. The scores were 11-5, 11-4, 11-9, 7-11, 12-10 with Isaiah Layne and Colin Wong
Outstanding performers along with organisers and sponsors pose for a photo opportunity.
jointly occupying the third spot.
According to coordinator National Coach Linden Johnson, the competition attracted over 100 participants. There was stiff competition among the players throughout the tournament.
The competition over the years has seen improved participation.
According to Johnson, the GTTA commends the Forbes Burnham Foundation for their foresight in sponsoring the competition and for putting such an idea into action. He said that the Forbes Burnham Foundation has improved in their sponsorship yearly.
Johnson said that the GTTA would like more females to get involved in the game since there are many incentives on offer.
The Forbes Burnham Foundation is also happy with the way the competition was organised and pledged their continued support.
The GTTA also took the opportunity to thank the Burnham Foundation and its President Mr. Vincent Alexander for their continued sponsorship of the tournament. (Samuel Whyte)
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