Khan wins Men’s singles
Guyana Chronicle
June 12, 2004
Matthew Khan claimed the Men’s singles title when the curtains came down on the National Sports Commission (NSC) Independence table tennis competition on Thursday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
Khan defeated Andrew Daly in the final 10-2, 11-5, 11-9 while Christopher Franklyn in the third place play off 10-12, 11-7, 11-6, 7-11, 11-8.
In other divisions Jody-Ann Blake ended with another top placing when she teamed up with Khan to take the Mixed doubles senior title.
Blake/Khan gained a walk over victory from the pair of Sydney Christophe/Trenace Lowe, while Michelle John/Christopher Franklyn claimed the third place spot with a 12-10, 11-6, 12-10 victory over Andrew Daly/Delicia Cummings.
The boys’ doubles title was taken by Marlon Joseph/Edinho Lewis over the team of Zach Gonsalves/Keron Van Lange who were beaten in three sets-11-8, 11-8, 11-6.
Joseph then claimed the 18 and under singles title when he defeated Lewis 11-8, 11-8, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9 in a closely contested final.
Michael John finished third.
John also claimed the ‘C’ class open division with victory over Michael John 11-9, 11-8, 11-3. Trenace Lowe finished third.
Sports Editor of Stabroek News Donald Duff won the ‘B’ Class open title with victory over Joseph 11-8, 9-11, 11-5, 11-7. Michael Waithe claimed the third spot.
Zach Gonsalves claimed the under-15 singles title with victory over Colwyn Leitch 11-5, 11-7, 11-3. Orlando McEwan placed third.
The tournament served off on June 4 with action in some 20 divisions and was coordinated by national coach Linden Johnson.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) will be holding its first trial match for the senior players today at the same venue from 14:00 hours.
There are three trial days for the seniors who will be contesting the Senior Caribbean Championships in Trinidad and Tobago in August.
The remaining two dates are June 19 and 26.