Ian Bagot and Luen David created a giant upset Easter Monday at the No.63 Beach when they played unbeaten to win the First Beach Classic 2 vs. 2 Volleyball Tournament organized by the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA).
According to a press release, the youthful and energetic duo who call themselves “Upsetters” played skillfully in the 14-team, best of three games knockout tournament to cart off the first place trophies.
The diminutive Bagot and lanky David were the perfect foil for their opponents, mixing powerful spikes and rock solid defence to wear down some of their more experienced and recognized competitors.
The duo did not let up in any of their games which were played in extremely humid conditions and witnessed by hundreds of local and foreign spectators.
Bagot and David won the final 2 sets to one.
Earlier in the day they stunned tournament favourites Javed Jhingree and Quacy Matheson, national under-19 players in the semi-finals with a stunning display of defence and attack, the kind only witnessed in Pro-Beach Volleyball on the International Circuit, the release noted.
Jhingree and Matheson returned to defeat Eric and Allan aka ‘Falcons’ to clinch the third place.
While trophies and prizes were awarded to the top finishers, a medal was presented to Renuka Seepersaud for being the lone female player and Levi Nedd for being the oldest player.
The next major activity of the BVA will be the launching of its League Competition on May 15 and this will be followed by a Youth Week Competition for schools on May 27.
Meanwhile, the BVA has shortlisted 30 players to undergo training with the aim of representing the county.
The players are Levan Butchey, Richard Samaroo, Errol Chase, Deodat Lalbeharry, Quacy Matheson, Jared Jhingree, Jason Seelochan,Kevon Stewart,Shemroy Ross,Rashad Razak, Luen David, Paul Hardyal,Ian Bagot, Quincy Rawlins, Kenon Mentore, Amos Latchaya,Alwyn Adams, Adriel Moore, Trevon Mc Rae,Satesh Seenauth, Mahesh Motiepersaud, Julius Sewnarine, Surendra Motiepersaud, Safraz Hussain, Randy Jaggernauth, Adrian Haralsingh, Mohamed Safraz,Gopal Dhanesh, Asif Singh and Jagasswar.
The shortlisted players are advised to do homework on their fitness, reception and service. Coach Levi Nedd will meet with those shortlisted at a date to be announced.
