National Junior Table Tennis C/ships slated for June 1

Young table tennis players will soon have the opportunity to show off their skills, because the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is preparing to host the 2018 National Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships at the National Gymnasium on Mandel Avenue.
Scheduled to be run from June 1 to June 4, the competition will be open to all players 18 years and under, and will operate under the rules and regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Competition will be divided into the following categories: Boys’ 18 years-and-under Singles; Girls’ 18-years-and-under Singles; Boys’ 15-years-and-under Singles; Girls’ 15-years-and-under Singles; Boys’ 13-years-and-under Singles; Girls’ 13-years-and-under Singles; Boys’ 11-years-and-under Singles; Girls’ 11-years-and-under Singles; Boys’ 9 years-and-under Singles; Girls’ 9 years-and-under Singles; Novices Girls’ Singles; Novices Boys’ Singles.
The players will go through a round-robin phase before advancing to the knockout stage. Victorious players will receive medal prizes.
GTTA has indicated that accommodation and meals would be provided for players from Berbice, Linden, Bartica and Region 2.
The action is expected to kick off on June 1 at 4pm.