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Jun 21, 2013 Sports

Amardat Singh and Niketa Tony are male and female champions

Amardat Singh of Port Mourant, Corentyne left his best for last as defeated fellow villager, Fizal Khan in the final to win the Banks DIH Premium Que Berbice Pools competition which was played recently at the Top Notch Bar in Canefield, East Canje.
For the win Singh collected $60,000 for his first place, while Khan had to settle for the runner up spot and $40,000.
The final which was played in a best of three series saw Khan racing out in front by winning the first game only to see Singh crawling back into contention by winning the second match to level the contest. The final was more of a clash of nerves as both players missed some easy shots as the intensity and tension built.

The two winners Niketa Tony and Amardat Singh

In the semifinals, Singh got the better of Jamal Ali of Tain, while in the other game Khan proved too good for Tameshwar Surishpaul of Canefield, East Canje to book his place in the final.  Ali copped third when he won the third place playoff from Surishpaul to take the $20,000 on offer.
In a female competition, national cricketer Niketa Tony showed her all-round ability by easily carting off the title, winning a trophy and one case of beer in the process.
The players will continue training for the countrywide playoff which will be held later in the year. (Samuel Whyte)