By Eric Collymore
The highly anticipated KFC Summer Showdown officially began over the weekend, promising to revolutionize the landscape of table tennis tournaments in Guyana.
Hosted by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA), the event commenced with competitors across the Under 15, Under 19, and Senior categories vying for top honors.
Organizer Chelsea Edghill of Edge Sports Management (ESM) expressed her enthusiasm for contributing to sports development during the opening ceremony.
She highlighted the invaluable support from both government and private sectors in bringing the tournament to fruition.
Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) President Godfrey Munroe extended his gratitude to the event’s sponsors, emphasizing the importance of tournaments in refining athletes’ skills and fostering community engagement.
Younger athletes are competing for trophies and vouchers, while senior players have their eyes set on the coveted $250,000 cash prize in both male and female categories.
The tournament, generously sponsored by KFC, the National Sports Commission, Lucozade, and Mike’s Pharmacy, underscores a collaborative effort to elevate sports excellence in Guyana.