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Guyana’s Verwey and Gomes secure gold in Mixed Doubles event
2023 CASA Junior Championships
Kaieteur Sports – Day Five of the 2023 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships continued in St Vincent on Wednesday with the Mixed Doubles events. Guyana proved to be the undisputed champions of this event with two thrilling victories, the Guyanese duo consisting Nicholas Verwey and Kirsten Gomes, displayed outstanding skill and determination to secure a well-deserved gold medal for Guyana.
Mixed Doubles champion Nicholas Verwey (left) and Kirsten Gomes in St Vincent.
From the very beginning of the competition, it was evident that the pair was a force to be reckoned with; showcasing their dynamic squash talents on the court. Their unyielding chemistry and seamless coordination set them apart from their opponents.
On Tuesday, Guyana’s Mixed Doubles team of Verwey and Gomes dominated the event with a win against St Vincent’s Naira-Skye John and De Vere James. However, they faced off against a formidable Dominic Wilson and Joanna Atkins in their second match, on Wednesday.
The match was filled with heart-pounding rallies and brilliant shot selections, leaving the spectators on the edge of their seats. Verywey’s blistering forehand shots and Gomes’s precise drops and lobs proved to be a winning combination.
The Guyanese duo eventually won the contest 11-9 and 11-6, that win yielded them another intense battle against the tough Jamaicans.
In a final match showdown, they were up against the experienced Alex Chin and Sanjana Nallapati, who had been dominant in previous events. However, the Guyanese remained undeterred and focused on their game plan. The match was an intense and emotionally charged battle that showcased the true essence of squash – speed, agility, and precision.
Verwey and Gomes’ communication on the court was impeccable, allowing them to anticipate each other’s moves and respond with swift reflexes. The Jamaicans were a tough pick but Verwey and Gomes took the lead in first game (11-8), and then returned strongly in the second game to close out the Jamaicans 11-7 to secure a well-deserved gold medal.
The excitement continued yesterday with Boy’s and Girl’s team events.
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