CHARLOTTE AT HER BEST - WINS IN ALSACE
SAINT LOUIS, FRANCE: (24 May) Charlotte Carey played some of her best Table Tennis ever today to win the cadet girls singles at the Alsace International Youth Tournament. Charlotte battled for two days against strong opposition from France, Germany and Luxembourg before she eventually reached the final and defeated top French player Malinde Bocquel 3-2. A great performance and a fantastic result for Welsh Table Tennis.
Adam Robertson won the fairplay award for his sporting way in which he offered an opponent a point as the ball did brushed his shirt before being returned. His opponent and umpires did not see it but Adam insisted the point should be awarded to his opponent.
Adam Robertson & Ryan Jenkins have gone through to the Semi finals of the men's doubles to be guaranteed a bronze medal. Sadly we lost the doubles against India but well done lads for a total of two bronze medals
The Men's team of Adam Robertson, Ryan Jenkins, Stephen Jenkins and Stephen Gertsen finish in Bronze medal place in the team event at the Commonwealth Championships in Glasgow.
In the final group Wales last to Singapore 3-0 but came back strong to beat canada 3-0 and South Africa 3-0, which left them in bronze medal possition.
Full Results
Womens Team of Naomi Owen, Naomi Wilson and Angharad Phillips came a credible 8th in the team event
There has been 12 applicants for Alan Griffiths job. The short list for interview are:
Ryan Jenkins - Wales
Alexey Yesremov - Belarus
Peter Neilson - Sweden
Interviews 28th May 09
Daniel O’Connell and Charlotte Carey became Welsh Secondary Schools Champions yesterday at an event help in Barry.
Daniel overcame Ashley Stavrakis in the Semi final 3,1,5 while the Lancey brothers played the other semi with Mathew finally beating Sean 8, -9, 8, -5, 9. The final saw Daniel winning 10, 9, 7
Charlotte beat Megan Phillips -9,-5, 5, 7, 9 in one semi while Nicole Hall won the other semi beating Hannah Avery 5, 8,-5,-7, 7. Charlotte won the final 6,9,6
Gareth Evans has had to give up running the Team Championships of Wales due to personal reasons. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gareth for his sterling work over many years
The Table Tennis Association of Wales Ltd. is looking for volunteers to help run this event, there are three options.
a) To take over the whole event, booking halls, sending out entry form to the Leagues and Clubs, be present on the day to each Senior, Junior and Vets event a total of 12 days.
b) To run all or one of the match days a total of 12 days or take one section on and that will be a four day commitment.
Due to the retirment of our National Coach, Alan Griffiths, The Table Tennis Association of Wales Ltd. is looking to appoint a National Coaching Manager based in Cardiff. Details and job description attached.