Guyana registers mixed fortunes on team tournament opening day

A scene from the Jonathan Van Lange (left) and Yadier Lopez encounter

Caribbean Junior Table Tennis Championships

Guyana recorded mixed team results on the opening day of the Caribbean Junior Table Tennis Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as the U-15 girls defeated Jamaica and the U-19 boys lost to Puerto Rico.

Guyana defeated Jamaica 3-1 to commence their campaign. Samara Sukhai lost to Jamaica’s Keeara Whyte 10-12, 10-12, and 4-11. However, Jasmine Billingy defeated Kayan Denton 11-3, 11-8, 7-11, and 11-8 to level proceedings at 1-1.