Even as preparations for the 7th Caribbean Junior Cadet Table Tennis championships intensify, Corporate entity, Grace Kennedy Remittance Services (Guy) Ltd has again contributed to ensuring that Team Guyana is well equipped to take on the competition in Jamaica from July 20-25, 2012.
Under its Western Union Brand, the company handed over an undisclosed sum to the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA). This amount will ensure that one of its young prospect’s airfare to the tournament is secured. In addition the company donated a quantity of water bottles to the team.
Making the presentation at the Water Street Head Office Marketing Assistant Ms. Nadine Luthers said that Table Tennis is one of the sporting activities in Guyana that has gained the attention of many.
“It is becoming a sport everyone loves and the GTTA over the years has shown us that it can produce players who have medaled at these championships. The association has gained a reputation of being proactive in spreading the game throughout the length and breadth of Guyana and has worked hard in ensuring that our young players are given the opportunity to represent Guyana.
Luthers wished the local squad well and expressed hope that they will be victorious in the championships. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Association Assistant Treasurer Deidre Edghill expressed gratitude at Western Union’s continued support for the game.
The team is expected to challenge Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, St. Martin and St. Kitts for top honors at these championships.
The team is currently practicing daily at the Cliff Andersons Sports Hall under the watchful eyes of the National Coaches.
The team named by the GTTA: 11yrs & Under Boys: Jeremy Singh, Tyriq Sunders, Niron Bissu and Terrance Rausch. 11yrs & Under Girls: Salanas Jackman, Nevaeh Clarkston, Simran Bissu and Abigail Martin; 13yrs & Under Boys: Elishaba Johnson, Kyle Edghill, Rajiv Muneshwar, Miguel Wong; 13yrs & Under Girls: Priscilla Greaves, Jamaali Homer and Kristie Lopes.