Nicholas Ali opened up the first day of action at the Queen’s College Badminton Courts when he defeated Dwayne Edward during the QC Annual Lower and Upper School Boys and Girls Singles Tournament which commenced on October 5.

In the Upper School Boys category it was the talented national player Ali who defeated rival Edward 21-6, 21-14. Stephan Greaves and Easa Sanichara were also successful in this category.

Greer Jackson proved her worth in the Lower School Girl’s Singles category when she defeated opponent Tera Jaipaul.

Badminton Coach Gokarn Ramdhani said the Upper School Girl’s category could not get underway as a few of the players had made commitments to their studies. However, it was decided that the category would be played today.

The tournament continues today where the third round and semi-finals in each of the three categories will take place. The deciding matches are scheduled for Friday where the winner of each category will be crowned.

Trophies and prizes will be handed out at the school assembly next Monday.

The following are the first round winners:

Lower School Boys Singles:

Christopher Shewjattan defeated Rejean Sawh: 21-6, 21-2

Troxiey Cutting defeated Dante Wilson: 24-22, 9-21, 5-21

Alexander Paul defeated Fabian Bianchini: 22-20, 21-5

Dennis Nelson defeated Lawrence Faria: 21-10, 21-1

Lower School Girls Singles:

Greer Jackson defeated Tera Jaipaul: 21-18, 16-21, 16-21

Angelica Holder defeated Sajeedah Khan: 21-9, 21-18

Upper School Boys Singles:

Easa Sanichara defeated Saevion David-Longe: 21-7, 21-14

Stephan Greaves defeated Akil Lewis: 21-6, 25-23

Nicholas Ali defeated Dwayne Edward: 21-6, 21-14