THE Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has officially named its national senior training squad as preparations begin for the 2025 Caribbean Senior Table Tennis Championships, as well as the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games and other key international competitions.

The 2025 Caribbean Senior Table Tennis Championships is scheduled for June 16–22 in Barbados.

The squad reflects a strategic mix of seasoned players and rising talents.

In addition to immediate tournament preparations, the announcement also signals the resumption of GTTA’s year-round national training programme, with tailored technical and tactical sessions designed to raise Guyana’s competitive standard.

The GTTA will implement both team-based and individualised training plans to foster elite performance and sustained international competitiveness.

Senior Men’s Squad: Christopher Franklin, Shemar Britton, Jonathan Van Lange, Elishaba Johnson, Nigel Bryan, Joel Alleyne, Niran Bissu, Miguel Wong, Levi Percival

Senior Women’s Squad: Chelsea Edghill, Natalie Cummings, Jasmine Billingy, Thuraia Thomas, Michelle John, Priscilla Greaves, Samara Sukhai, Akira Watson, Angela Robinson, Shakecy Damon

Next Gen Boys Squad: Jonathan Van Lange, Krystian Sahadeo, Malachi Moore, Colin Wong, Umar Percival, Salih Rahim, Chad Outar, Aaron Hopkinson, Travis Lyken, Akel Hall, Akeem Hall, Kayden Meusa, Rensford Beaton, Zamani Johnson, Abinora Johnson.

Next Gen Girls Squad: Jasmine Billingy, Samara Sukhai, Akira Watson, Angela Robinson, Shakecy Damon, Seona Barker

The GTTA also extends an open invitation to international athletes of Guyanese descent or those currently based overseas who are interested in being considered for selection.

Such athletes are encouraged to formally express their interest by contacting the GTTA via guyanatabletennis@gmail.com. All interested athletes should provide details of their recent performances and training history.

This initiative aims to ensure that Guyana fields the strongest possible teams in international competitions while maintaining a commitment to player development at all levels.

The GTTA remains committed to developing a robust table tennis programme and providing athletes with opportunities to excel at the regional and international levels.