NTTA annual cup a success
The seventh annual Master's Cup, hosted by the Namibian Table Tennis Association (NTTA) in association with Wernhil Park, Broll Namibia and Paco Engineering, was a massive success and crowd pleaser.
The event, which took place on 10 March, set high standards and met high expectations. The matches between Namibia's top eight ranked senior players had hundreds of people in Windhoek's Wernhil Park in amazement throughout the day.
Most people stopped on their way through the mall to catch a glimpse of the six senior and two junior players, including a junior lady, in action.
According to the NTTA, the tournament is always a test of sportsmanship and technique as the playing space is small and there is also the added hype from the large crowd.
The Master's Cup is a promotional event, aimed at generating awareness for the sport. The NTTA this year decided to add an 'Open to the Public' event to its Master Cup Programme where members from the public could tests their skills.
This addition was a massive hit and will definitely become part of future Master Cups.
As per NTTA rules and regulations, the eight best-placed senior players of the previous season (2017), went head-to-head to determine the Masters Cup Champion for 2018. The matches were played in a three-game must-play system, the winner being determined by the highest number of games won.
Heiko Fleidl, now four-time Master Cup Champion and 2017 number-one ranked player, managed to outclass all of his rivals, winning all his seven matches. He accumulated 18 out of a possible 21 championship points.
Runner up, Reinolt Schurz (SKW TT Club) was a mere one point behind the champion. Fleidl beat Schurz two games to one in their encounter.
According to Fleidl, “The Masters Cup is one of the highlights of the Table Tennis season and the most enjoyable event to participate in.
“The public and spectators inspire a player to play at his or her best level. The enjoyment and amazement on the faces of the on watchers tells the whole story.”
Fabian Tait finished third overall with a total of 16 points, two points ahead of fourth placed Wayne Green. Both Reinolt and Fabian are veterans, testimony to the fact that this sport is truly for all ages.
Fifth place was shared by three players, Reese Saunderson (junior), Patrick Beggs and senior national men's team member, Zwantile Kooper, who all finished on six points.
Eighth and final position was sealed by Ashley Julius.
Previous winners of the NTTA Masters Cup: 2012 – Colin Wang Yuqing, 2013 – Ramon Hansen, 2014 – Heiko Fleidl, 2015 – Heiko Fleidl, 2016 – Rudi Saunderson and 2017 – Heiko Fleidl.
Anyone interested in taking up table tennis may contact the NTTA via their website, namtta.leaguerepublic.com, via email [email protected] or Facebook (Namibia Table tennis Association – NTTA).
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Most people stopped on their way through the mall to catch a glimpse of the six senior and two junior players, including a junior lady, in action.
According to the NTTA, the tournament is always a test of sportsmanship and technique as the playing space is small and there is also the added hype from the large crowd.
The Master's Cup is a promotional event, aimed at generating awareness for the sport. The NTTA this year decided to add an 'Open to the Public' event to its Master Cup Programme where members from the public could tests their skills.
This addition was a massive hit and will definitely become part of future Master Cups.
As per NTTA rules and regulations, the eight best-placed senior players of the previous season (2017), went head-to-head to determine the Masters Cup Champion for 2018. The matches were played in a three-game must-play system, the winner being determined by the highest number of games won.
Heiko Fleidl, now four-time Master Cup Champion and 2017 number-one ranked player, managed to outclass all of his rivals, winning all his seven matches. He accumulated 18 out of a possible 21 championship points.
Runner up, Reinolt Schurz (SKW TT Club) was a mere one point behind the champion. Fleidl beat Schurz two games to one in their encounter.
According to Fleidl, “The Masters Cup is one of the highlights of the Table Tennis season and the most enjoyable event to participate in.
“The public and spectators inspire a player to play at his or her best level. The enjoyment and amazement on the faces of the on watchers tells the whole story.”
Fabian Tait finished third overall with a total of 16 points, two points ahead of fourth placed Wayne Green. Both Reinolt and Fabian are veterans, testimony to the fact that this sport is truly for all ages.
Fifth place was shared by three players, Reese Saunderson (junior), Patrick Beggs and senior national men's team member, Zwantile Kooper, who all finished on six points.
Eighth and final position was sealed by Ashley Julius.
Previous winners of the NTTA Masters Cup: 2012 – Colin Wang Yuqing, 2013 – Ramon Hansen, 2014 – Heiko Fleidl, 2015 – Heiko Fleidl, 2016 – Rudi Saunderson and 2017 – Heiko Fleidl.
Anyone interested in taking up table tennis may contact the NTTA via their website, namtta.leaguerepublic.com, via email [email protected] or Facebook (Namibia Table tennis Association – NTTA).
SPORTS REPORTER
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