Jia Yi and Karen shine in junior table tennis tourney

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SIBU: Yap Jia Yi and Karen Lyne Dick emerged champions in the Under-13 category for boys and girls respectively in the Sibu Division New Hope table tennis championship which ended here recently.

In the boys competition, Ng Du How was second, Su Guang Xing third and Hii Wan Neng fourth.

Second to fourth places for the girls went to Su Jia Xi, Ng Xin Yi and Su Guang Ai respectively.

Lau Men Yin topped the boys U-10, followed by Pau Chang Sheng, Marco and Ng Du Jie.

Sia Siew Ling claimed the girls U-10 title ahead of Lau Li Ping, Leong Xi En and Rachel.

The championship was organised by Sibu Ping Pong Association (SPPA) to unearth new talents.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, SPPA vice-chairman Yii Ming Ching was satisfied with the standard of play but expressed disappointment over the lack of participants.

“This is a venue for the players to show their skills and, hopefully, more youngsters will join the future championships to make them more interesting,” he added.