106 paddlers for Sibu Open Group C table tennis tourney

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SIBU: Former national table tennis champion, Tay Choon Chai and his son, former national youth champion, Yuan Seng will spearhead Sibu’s challenge in the Sibu Open cum Group C table tennis tourney to be held at the Ping Pong Hall of Merdeka Road today at 2 pm.

Sibu Division Table Tennis Association (SDTTA) chairman, Dr Clement Chen was a picture of smiles when he commented about the overwhelming response for this year’s event which will also feature former national Ladies’ champion, Ting Hie Ping.

“We have not been able to attract such an interesting pack of big names to come and participate in our competitions…this is a good opportunity for the local table tennis enthusiasts to watch the championship,” he said.

A total of 106 paddlers from Miri, Samarahan, Bintulu, Kuching and host Sibu are confirmed participating in the event including 37 from outstation.

The Men’s Open category attracted 47 entries while 13 will battle it out in Ladies’ Open category.

In the Group C category, 26 paddlers are in the Men’s Section and 20 in the Ladies’ Section.

The Group C category serves as a platform for STTA to unearth younger generation of players but those under the association’s scheduled lists are not allowed to participate.