Alliamah Eastman and Patrick Triumph (with trophies) along with other participants and officials after the presentation of the Table Tennis Competition.

The University of Guyana's Sports Unit successfully concluded its 2024 Table Tennis Tournament with Patrick Triumph and Allimah Eastman emerging as the Champions in the Men and Women Singles respectively.

The event was held at the University’s Students’ Society building at the Turkeyen Campus and attracted a total of 80 entries from across all Faculties and Departments. Participants comprised 23.6% females and 76.4% males, showcasing the growing interest in sports across the university.

Present at the opening ceremony were Competition Coordinator Mr. Osafa Dos Santos, UG’s Sports Organiser Mr. Jaime Skeete, Olympian and Guest Speaker Ms. Chelsea Edghill and officials from the Guyana Table Tennis Association, along with other Senior Officials of the University Community.  

Ms. Edghill shared her inspiring journey to becoming an Olympian, urging participants to remain disciplined in their training and to follow their dreams. After her motivating speech, she engaged participants in a warm-up session on the Tennis Table, setting the stage for the exciting competition ahead.

The tournament format featured a knockout structure for the Men’s Singles, while the Women’s Singles followed a round-robin approach. The competition was fierce, with nail-biting moments and intense sets throughout the event.

In the Men’s Singles Quarter Finals, Colis Allen, Victor Rogers, Rickford Garrett, Ramesh Rajbidar, Quincy Bourne, Christopher Nelson, Stephen Butters, and Patrick Triumph battled it out for a spot in the semifinals. After a series of thrilling matches, Ramesh Rajbidar and Patrick Triumph advanced to the finals.

The Men’s Singles Final saw Patrick Triumph claim victory in two straight sets (11-5, 11-9) against a determined Ramesh, earning him the title of Men’s Singles Champion 2024.

The Women’s Singles Round Robin section was equally exciting, with Allimah Eastman from CMS winning all her matches to secure the Women’s Title. Nicky Melville of FSS placed second, and Tirishatha Semple (FSS) and Sarah Rai (UGBS) tied for third place.

The tournament concluded with a simple awards presentation ceremony. Women’s Champion, Allimah Eastman, expressed her satisfaction with the level of competition but hoped for more female participation in future events. Men’s Champion, Patrick Triumph, encouraged participants to integrate sports like table tennis into their extracurricular activities, noting its benefits in building discipline, resilience, and confidence. He also offered his coaching expertise to further nurture the talent displayed during the tournament.

This year’s tournament exemplified the University of Guyana’s commitment to fostering athletic talent and encouraging students to excel both in Sports and Academics.  

Please see below for the official results of the tournament: