Garron Palmer wins top spot
Published:Monday | May 11, 2009 | 1:03 PM
Third seed, Garron Palmer took the top spot in the inaugural University of Technology Singles Challenge Series’ badminton tournament last night as he easily defeated Vijay Myles 21-16, 21-12 in the Open final.
The tournament was played at the University of Technology’s Auditorium.
Palmer was the overwhelming favourite after beating second seed, Kashif Bernard in the semi-final round.
In the Men’s ‘B’ Division final, Che Beckford, the number two seed defeated Joslyn Davis, the number three seed, 21-18, 21-14.
The Ladies Open was cancelled due to a shortage of entries.
In the Ladies Open ‘B’ final, Stacy-Ann Blake defeated second seed Shana-Kay Bailey 18-21, 21-18, 21-17.
Top seed Mikaylia Haldane did not participate.
The second of the three tournaments in the Challenge Series will take place on August 29 and 30.