The Skel Rice Junior Mixed Singles Tournament held recently at the Port Moresby Racquets Club, wrapped up on a high note.
The Tennis Tournament Director at the POMRC, Mr. Eddie Mera said they had four junior divisions who took part in the tournament.
The results for the tournament are as follows;
Under 8 Mixed Singles
1st Mika Tabuchi
2nd Namish Vijayakumar
3rd Maria Makaela Belen
Special Award – Elijah Mera
Under 10 Mixed Singles
1st River Jorden Hakena
2nd Darren Kiapen
3rd Andrew Aisi
Special Award – Jonalyn Waratovo
Under 12 Mixed Singles
1st Karadnath Inbasekar
2nd Indiana Kaiulo
3rd Ethan Doyle Brown
Special Award – Arthur Was
Under 14 Mixed Singles
1st Thomas Hyun
2nd Ivan Mera
3rd Dante Kiapen
Special Award – Christelda Wash
Under 16 Mixed Singles
1st Christopher Kaiuplo
2nd Michael Kapolis
3rd Pauline Huyn
Special Award – Namet Sanewai
“The kids did really well.”
“As expected, the squad kids got the top spot in all events.”
“All the players did so well and played really good tennis over the 3 days of tournament.”
The Tennis Tournament Director extended a word of gratitude to the sponsors of the Tournament.
“A big thanks to Skel Rice for sponsoring the Skel Rice Junior Mixed Singles Tournament.”
“Also, a special thanks to Port Moresby Racquets Club, players, parents and coaches for making this tournament a success.”
This tournament was also the first time that the POMRC introduced a new play make called the Fast Four Format.
This tournament is one of a number in the lead up to the junior’s international tournaments.