by Ian Marshall, Editor

Organised under the direction of Arturo “Tux” Vasquez, the President of the Belize Table Tennis Association, the competition followed a different format to previous years. In each division all teams competed against each other with a play-off involving the leading outfits concluding matters.

The medallists in Division One (Photo: courtesy of Belize Table Tennis Association)

Notably the selections included both male and female players; three divisions being organized, overall a total of 14 teams competed. The numbers may not appear at first sight large but one must take into account that a decade ago there was virtually nothing and the country has the lowest population density rate in Central America.

Trophies were awarded to the leading teams in each division, Carlo Habet, General Manager of the Brothers Habet Company making the presentations. He congratulated all participants and parents for their support and commended the Belize Table Tennis Association for organising such a splendid event.

The successful Division Two teams (Photo: courtesy of Belize Table Tennis Association)

Most importantly, he promised continued support.

“Congratulations go all the winners, a big thank you to our sponsor, participants, parents and organising committee, for making this year’s event another successful tournament.” Arturo Vasquez

The next event on the Belize Table Tennis Association calendar for 2018 calendar is the BNE National Championships; the tournament is scheduled for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December.

A new generation of players in Division Three (Photo: courtesy of Belize Table Tennis Association)

Medallists

Division One: 1. Team Brrrr 2. Team Rasanter 3. Team Phoenix
Division Two: 1. Team Crushers 2. Team SJC Warriors 3. Team SJC Wildcats
Division Three: 1. Team Magic Charms 2. Team Killer Whale