The first ever Carmarthenshire Schools Table Tennis Championships took place on Tuesday the 16th of March. With 7 schools competing and over 90 entries it proved to be a massive success. With the tournament based on the Dragon format it allowed each individual to play a series of matches. By using this format each individual got their overall final placing.
Ysgol Rhydygors from Carmarthen stole the show with Lars Calford won the year 9 and below event with Jonah Lewis gaining 2nd position (both being members of Carmarthen Table Tennis Club). An award was also handed out for the highest placed female. This went to Sophie Richards from Bro Myrddin who finished 5th overall. Just behind Sophie was Bronwen Lewis who beat a number of the favourites. Bronwen is also a member of Cramarthen Table Tennis Club and also Bro Myrddin.
In the senior category Justin Cole became Carmarthenshire schools 6th form and below Champion by beating Richard Fisher (Rydygors), Richard Sourbutts (Bryngwyn), Michael Charles (Rhydygors) and strong favourite William Carvhalio of QE.
With Rhydygors winning both events and a number of their students finishing highly in the final standing ‘Team of the Tournament’ deservedly was awarded to Ysgol Rhydygors.
Well done to all the competitors and a big thank you to all of those whp helped out.
Thank you
Aled Howell
