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Jonathan Van Lange and Shemar Britton won the Men’s Doubles at the GTTA National Championship.
Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) National Senior Championships lit up the National Gymnasium last evening, with the seasoned combinations of Chelsea Edghill, Shemar Britton, and Jonathan Van Lange stealing the spotlight.
In the Mixed Doubles main draw, Edghill and Britton showcased their international pedigree, carving a path through the bracket with surgical precision.
After dispatching C. Singh and J. Trotman 3-0 and overcoming Nivea Clarkson and Colin France 3-0 in the semifinals, the duo faced a formidable challenge in Shemar Sukhai and Crystal Wong.
Olympian Chelsea Edghill (left) and Shermar Britton won the Mixed Doubles title at the GTTA National Championships
The final was a tense tactical battle filled with blistering forehands, lightning reflexes, and deft pushes at the table.
After dropping the third set, Edghill and Britton regained control to claim the crown 3-1, underlining their dominance and composure on the national stage.
Meanwhile, in Men’s Doubles, the dynamic pairing of Jonathan Van Lange and Shemar Britton proved unstoppable. With a blend of youthful energy and international class, they stormed to the title, dropping only one set throughout the competition.
In the final, they overcame the experienced duo of Elishaba Johnson and Niran Bissu 3–1 (11–8, 7–11, 11–9, 11–7), having earlier dismissed Malachi Moore and Colin Wong 3–0 (11–5, 11–4, 11–7) in the semifinals.
Britton’s trademark speed and precision, combined with Van Lange’s crisp forehand drives and sharp reflexes at the net, proved a winning formula against all challengers.
With the Mixed and Men’s Doubles crowns in the bag, the GTTA National Senior Championships continue over the next two weekends with Singles and other categories, promising more high-level table tennis action.
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