The National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua witnessed an exhilarating display of skill and determination as Harvard’s Franklyn Seechan emerged victorious in the masters division of the Trinbago Youth Masters table tennis tournament. The two-day event, held over the weekend, showcased intense competition across various age categories, with Seechan’s performance standing out as a highlight. In a gripping final against Powergen’s Anil Ramlakhan, Seechan clinched the title with a commanding 11-8, 13-11, 11-3 victory, demonstrating both resilience and precision. Earlier in the tournament, Seechan navigated a challenging path to the final, defeating formidable opponents such as Jerry Joseph, David Gopaul, and Satash Jodhan in the semi-finals, quarter-finals, and opening rounds, respectively. Meanwhile, Ramlakhan’s journey to the final included victories over Harnarine Moonasar, Ishwar Sookoonsingh, and Vasdev Roopnarine. The youth categories also saw remarkable performances, with Crusaders’ Malik Gopaul and QPCC’s Jordan Thong claiming top honors in the boys and girls singles, respectively. Other notable winners included Crusaders’ Nirav Basant and Mateo Mollineau in the boys U17 and U13 divisions, Blasters’ Elizabeth Rajah in the girls U13 singles, and Samir Radge Coomar in the boys U11 category. The tournament concluded with Central’s Ishta Ramdatt securing victory in the girls U9 singles, capping off a weekend of thrilling table tennis action.
Franklyn Seechan cops masters crown at Trinbago Youth Masters table tennis tourney
