JTTA celebrates emerging talent at youth league finals

The Jamaica Table Tennis Association’s (JTTA) Preparatory and Primary School League finals saw over 200 student-athletes compete for top honors. Hillel Academy clinched the preparatory girls title, while AISK took the preparatory boys crown. Greater Portmore Primary emerged victorious in the primary girls division, and Whitfield Primary and Infant School won the primary boys championship.

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The JTTA Preparatory & Primary School League continues to highlight the exceptional talent within our school system. We are proud of every participant and encouraged by the continued growth of youth table tennis at the school level.

In the Champions of Champions competition, Hillel Academy secured the female team title, and Whitfield Primary and Infant School claimed the male team championship. Individual accolades were awarded to Alexandra Montaque (Under-11 Girls), Yashme Anderson (Under-11 Boys), Axys Johnson (Under-13 Girls), and William Lei (Under-13 Boys).

JTTA president Ingrid Graham lauded the high standard of competition and the sport's development at the grassroots level. "The JTTA Preparatory & Primary School League continues to highlight the exceptional talent within our school system. We are proud of every participant and encouraged by the continued growth of youth table tennis at the school level," Graham stated. She noted that the tournament identified outstanding Under-11 and Under-13 players who will represent Jamaica in upcoming championships in Mexico.

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When more than 200 young Jamaicans compete and grow through sport, the impact goes far beyond the table. This league represents opportunity, growth and excellence.

Aubyn Henry, JTTA Chief Strategy and Development Officer, emphasized the program's broader impact. "When more than 200 young Jamaicans compete and grow through sport, the impact goes far beyond the table. This league represents opportunity, growth and excellence," he said. Director of sponsorship Lacey Gordon acknowledged the crucial support of partners, stating, "Our sponsors and partners play a vital role in making this event possible, helping to create opportunities for young athletes to develop and showcase their abilities."

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Our sponsors and partners play a vital role in making this event possible, helping to create opportunities for young athletes to develop and showcase their abilities.