-Guyanese also launches sport management company
GUYANESE Table Tennis Champion and Olympian Chelsea Edghill is set to inspire the next generation of players with the launch of the EDGE Sports Management & KFC Guyana Summer Showdown Table Tennis tournament.
Edghill, an Olympian bound for Paris 2024, is the brainchild behind this exciting competition.
The tournament kicks off on July 5th at the Guyana Olympic Association building, offering a combined prize pool of G$1.1 million alongside other special prizes.
The official launch ceremony was a simple affair, attended by notable figures, including Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, China’s Ambassador to Guyana, representatives from the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), junior and senior national teams, national coach Idi Lewis, and well-wishers.
Sadia Strand, Marketing Director of KFC Guyana, spoke about the genesis of the partnership with Edge Sports Management.
Andrew Daly, Vice President of the GTTA, wished the organisers well and highlighted the games’ significance for developing young players. He even hinted at future sponsorship from KFC for another tournament.
Aspiring players eager to participate can register online at https://edgesportsmanagement.com/.
This initiative by Edghill promises a thrilling summer showdown.
It will foster the growth of Guyana’s table tennis talent while offering them a chance to compete for a substantial prize pool.