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Record Participation Signals a Bright Future for Table Tennis in Antigua and Barbuda
St. John’s, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association (ABTTA) served up pure energy and electrifying talent at the recently concluded Pre-Easter Open, held on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. From intense rallies to stunning upsets, the tournament brought the table tennis community together in record-breaking fashion.
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With 70 participants officially registered, this year’s edition marked the largest local table tennis event held in Antigua and Barbuda since the nation hosted the OECS Table Tennis Championships. It was not only a resounding success but a bold signal that the sport is growing — and growing fast.
The event’s success strengthens ABTTA’s ongoing mission to build capacity, deepen talent, and position Antigua and Barbuda as a future host of both the OECS and Caribbean Championships. The energy from this tournament proves that the local table tennis community is more than ready.
🔥 RESULTS THAT GOT THE CROWD ON THEIR FEET:
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Nex-Gen Division
U15 Boys
🥇 Deilin De Oleo Pina
🥈 Samuel Ambrose
🥉 Stephon Thomas
U17 Boys
🥇 Je’Quan Morris
🥈 Amoy James
🥉 Emanuel Stoute
U15 Girls
🥇 Sabrina Henry
🥈 Sanaa Simon
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U17 Girls
🥇 Alyssa Laviscount
🥈 Felicia Josiah
🥉 Seirena Albert
Nex-Gen Open (Mixed Gender)
🥇 David Emanuel
🥈 Jenelle Laronde
🥉 Patrice Davis
Under-19
🥇 Mekhi Simmons defeated Barrington Loague in a thrilling 11-5, 11-8, 11-8 final
🥈 Barrington Loague
🥉 Sandra Joseph
Open Category (Mixed Gender – Round Robin)
🥇 Collins Abraham defeated Mekhi Simmons 11-8, 11-5
🥈 Barrington Loague
🥉 Mekhi Simmons & Sandra Joseph (tied for 3rd)
Masters Division (Round Robin)
🥇 Mitchell Coates upset competition favourite John Duncan and President Charles Bellot
🥈 John Duncan
🥉 Charles Bellot
A SPECIAL SURPRISE: PRESIDENT’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
In a beautiful moment of synchronicity, the Pre-Easter Open also coincided with the birthday of ABTTA President, Charles “Chucky” Bellot. The atmosphere buzzed with celebration as the table tennis family honored not only a successful event, but the dedicated leadership that has helped it flourish.
“To see the smiles, the energy, and the level of participation was the best birthday gift I could’ve asked for. It reminded me why we do what we do.” – Charles Bellot
WHAT’S NEXT?
Fresh off this milestone event, ABTTA is turning its attention to bigger goals — including continued youth development, strategic partnerships, and international representation at the CRTTF Caribbean U19 Championships in Barbados from April 20–26.
With momentum on its side, the Association is also working toward once again hosting regional giants like the OECS and Caribbean Championships in due course.
Media Contact:
Chucky Bellot
Email: [email protected]
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Really good to see this, because this sport was dying in Antigua.
The CRTTF U19 Championship is a big opportunity. Let’s raise funds, send them off right, and show the region what Antigua can do