Saint Lucia Was Brilliant: Talented Players Stand Out at Caribbean Table Tennis Championships

In a remarkable display of skill, Saint Lucia’s table tennis team excelled at the recent Caribbean Regional Championships, despite competing against formidable opponents, including Olympic athletes and seasoned professionals. National coaching coordinator Chris Wells expressed his pride in the team’s performance, especially noting the achievements of the promising talent, DeAndre Calderon. Hosted at the Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, the week-long event featured some of the finest players from the region, including several elite Latin American competitors. Calderon stood out, securing victories in 10 out of 12 matches, highlighted by a dominant 4-0 victory against Barbados’ Antonio Hamilton during the Round of 32. His journey ended in the Round of 16 against Cuba's Jorge Campos, a renowned Olympian and two-time champion, where Calderon put up a fierce fight before succumbing 4-2. Looking to the future, Calderon's teammates Manie Eleuthere and Joshua Lubin are set to participate in the Pan Am Junior Games in Paraguay.