THE China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Petroleum Guyana Limited, Guyana Table Tennis Association, and Ministry of Education Nationwide National Schools Table Tennis Championships recently concluded in Region Three.
Over 100 student-athletes from various schools competed in the tournament, showcasing their skills and proudly representing their schools.
Uitvlugt Secondary, Zeeburg Secondary, and West Demerara Secondary dominated the team events, with players benefitting from coaching provided by Muniram Persaud and Joseph Lovell.
The tournament, which was held at the West Minister Secondary School’s auditorium, received strong support from the Ministry of Education and local officials.
The championships aimed to align with the Ministry of Education’s vision of integrating sports into student development, providing opportunities for new talents, and re-establishing school championships as a platform for player development.
The tournament also served as a catalyst for creating a talent identification and development system, fostering camaraderie among students, promoting healthy lifestyles, and engaging sponsors in youth development.
The results of the Team Championships are as follows:

Girls 13 Years and Under: Uitvlugt “B” defeated Zeeburg “A” in the finals
Boys 13 Years and Under: Uitvlugt “B” defeated Uitvlugt “C” in the finals
Girls 15 Years and Under: Zeeburg “A” defeated Uitvlugt “B” in the finals
Boys 15 Years and Under: West Demerara defeated Uitvlugt “B” in the finals
Girls 19 Years and Under: Uitvlugt “A” defeated Zeeburg “A” in the finals
Boys 13 Years and Under: West Minster defeated Uitvlugt “A” in the finals
The next edition of the championships is scheduled for Region 7 on October 3rd and 4th at the Bartica Community Centre.