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Oct 25, 2012 Sports
Jairam, Khemraj Pooranlall and Michael Francis won their respective categories when the Guyana Draughts Association held its Annual National Championship last weekend.
In the A division, which was contested on Sunday, Khemraj Pooranlall, who was recently promoted to this category, won with 39 games, he was closely followed by Godfrey George with 35 and
Wilfred Robinson on 34.
On Saturday, Jairam carted off the honours in the B division. He was tied with Esan Anderson on 26 points after the first round but edged out his opponent in a close tie breaking encounter. L. Wilson took the 3rd place with 24 points.
And in the C division Micheal Francis with 10 points grabbed the first place, while Mitra Persaud and Roy Harris occupied the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively.
Trophies donated by Trophy Stall were distributed to the top three finishers in all three categories. Ramesh Sunich, proprietor of Trophy Stall said that they will sponsor a bigger tournament in December.
Meanwhile, the international competition which will be played on the 100 square yards board is set for this Sunday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue starting at 10:00hrs.This competition is being sponsored by the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.
All players countrywide are invited to participate.
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