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Buccaneers squash club hosted the MultiChoice Namibian Open Tourna-ment over the weekend of 11th to 13th August. Thanks is conveyed to all those involved in particular MultiChoice Namibia and Namsov for their gene-rous sponsorship, which attracted a good entry to ensure a successful and exciting tournament.

Play was of a high standard with all vying for the lucrative top cash prizes. Eventually it was narrowed down to an excellent Men’s final between Lazerus Chilifwa of S.A. and our own Marco Becker (currently studying in S.A.). Lazerus, who’s been playing in the top squash circles quite a bit longer than Marco, skills and experience came to fore with some incredible play to take the final.

The representatives Russel Slinger of MultiChoice Namibia and Herman Smidt of Namsov presented all the prizes for the following categories:

Men’s A top four placings

Winner: Lazerus Chilifwa (S.A.)

Runner-up: Marco Becker

3rd Place: John Lingashi (Namibia)

4th Place: Monty Brink (S.A)

Ladies Section

Winner: Sharon Chifwembe (Zambia)

Runner-up: Lucinda Rodrigues.

Men’s A Plate

Winner: Tyc Kakehongo

Runner-up: Arno Becker

Men’s B Section

Winner: Jade Pepler

Runner-up: Tyrone Daniels (S.A. under 14)

Men’s B Consolation Cup

Winner: Jarred Carter (S.A. under 14)

Runner-up: Nelson Herunga

Men’s B plate

Winner: Andrew Forrest

Runner-up: Imanuel Amarongo

Men’s B Consolation plate

Winner: Lawrence Robson

Runner-up: Jaco de Jager

Ladies Plate

Winner: Adri Lombard

Runner-up: Marcelle van Zyl (S.A. under 14)

All in all it was great weekend of squash n socialising, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, spectators n tired players alike. Well done to Buccaneers for the efficient and professional manner in which they handled the tournament and we look forward to this biennial event in a couple of years again.