The ”All Ladies Tournament” organized by the Ghana Table Tennis Association took off yesterday 16,2021,at the Accra Sports Stadium.
As part of the Sheroes project, the All Ladies Tournament themed “Ladies can Loop” is geared towards unleashing talent within females and giving them the platform to exhibit their talent. The motive is to urge them to be proactive either as players or individuals taking leadership roles in that fraternity.
The Championship so far had 73 participants registering,placed under two categories,namely under 12 and above 12 division respectively.Deserving winners took home trophies and cash prizes as well.Educational scholarships were equally presented to some outstanding players as a way to widen the interest of female participation.
Jessica Dzroh emerges winner for the under 12 division and Cynthia Kwadi also emerging winner for the open (above 12) division.Both took home trophies,cash prizes and some souvenirs from sponsors.
The President of the, GTTA, Mr. Mawako Afadzinu disclosed that, he was impressed so by the female participation and their outstanding performances so far.He is hopeful this will go a long way to urge the youth in general and develop their interests in future tournaments.Mr Kwame Amponfi Jnr.the Ag.Dep.Director General-Technical NSA, graced the occasion and made presentation of trophies to some Participants.