At the tender age of nine, the multitalented Zion Hickerson is making waves in Guyana’s Sports at the Junior level and has represented Guyana in three different sports so far in fledgling career.
Sports has run in Zion’s blood since he is the son of former Guyana Table Tennis player Orin Hickerson.
Zion presently favors the Racquet sports and has played for this Country in Table Tennis, (Lawn) Tennis and Squash.

“Zion has always shown interest in sports and in addition to Squash, Table Tennis and Tennis he plays Football and Golf. When played football in the house and he bats with a ball and socks…he also likes cricket but has not played at competitive level as yet,” disclosed his father.
Zion was out action for six weeks due to ‘Runner’s knee’ but two weeks before the recently concluded Lease Operators Junior Lawn Tennis Tournament
The pint-size Zion lost to Trinidad & Tobago’s National U-10 Champion Nicholas Mc Letchie in the Finals of the Boys U-10 last Sunday.
The St Gabriels’ Primary School student lost in a super tie break in the 3rd set 4-0; 0-4; 13-15, with the match going the full distance.
In the doubles Zion paired with Malik Bain of Trinidad to win the title 5-4 ;4-1.

Zion thanked to Guyana Lawn Tennis Association, De Sinco Trading, Jai Signs & Designs, Toucan Industries, Nabi Construction, National Hardware, Ramchand Autospares, Beacon Cafe, Bumper to Bumper Service and S & L Electrical Agency for making his trim to Trinidad possible.
Despite missing the Kraft Mac and Cheese Skill Level Squash Tournament which concluded last Sunday due to National duties in Tennis, Zion was selected to represent Guyana in the U-11 category at Junior CASA (squash) in BVI during from June 29.
According to GSA President David Fernades the squad has already been selected and Zion was expected to join the team in their training sessions which focus on fitness, an area of slight concern heading in the tournament in BVI.