Van Lange, Sahadeo lose semi-final match-up, settle for bronze

2019 Caribbean Mini and Pre Cadet Table Tennis Championships…

Guyana 13 years and under Boys A team of Krystian Sahadeo and Jonathan Van Lange stormed into the semi-finals of the 2019 Caribbean Mini and Pre Cadet Table Tennis Championships when they defeated Jamaica A by a 3-0 margin. However, their dream was cut short as they lost to Dominican Republic A 3-0.

Playing for a spot in the semi-finals and proving a formidable duo, the experienced Guyanese started their march when Van Lange defeated Johnson Aziz by a 3-0 margin. Krystian Sahadeo, who has been great support to his partner, seemed settled this morning and executed tactically when he defeated EBanks Jayden by a 3-0 margin. The Guyanese duo then wrapped proceedings when they defeated Ebanks and Johnson by a 3-1 margin to give Guyana the victory into the semi-finals— where they will face Dominican Republic A team of Ramon Vila and Rafael Carbrel for a place in the finals.
In their semi-final match-up, the team stood no chance against their opponents as they were flattened 3-0 by the local side. In the singles match, Van Lange won the first match easily 11-5; however, he was not able to hold on to his lead, losing the other three 10-12,7-11, and 10-12. For Sahadeo, it was the total opposite, as he lost his matches 7-11, 6-11 and 5-11. Heading into the doubles, the pair were dominated from the first set losing 8-11, 2-11 and 3-11 to settle for bronze.
Meanwhile, Guyana 13 years and under B team of Dhanesh Persaud and Colin Wong lost to Puerto Rio B by a 3-1 margin in a valiant effort. The boys 11 years and under team of Ebo McNeil and Malachi Moore also lost in their quarterfinals match by a 3-0 margin. Also, all 11 years and under mixed doubles and doubles team were unable to advance past the quarterfinal stages.