National table tennis players David Mahabir and Arun Roopnarine advanced to the main draw of the masters singles and boys Under-21 singles respectively at the Caribbean Region Table Tennis Federation (CRTTF) Senior Table Tennis Championships in Cuba earlier this week.
Competing in group three of the masters singles alongside Cruceta Geovanny (Dominican Republic) and Mesa Francesco (Cuba), Mahabir eased past both men three sets to love, advancing to the main draw. The top two players from each of the four groups advanced to the main draw.
In the boys U-21 category, Roopnarine advanced to the main draw behind Vila Isaac of Dominican Republic in group two. Roopnarine lost 1-3 to Isaac, but defeated Cuban Curbelo Randy 3-1 to progress.The T&T men's team won bronze in the team competition.