Amapa State of Brazil Hosts Successful Table Tennis Championship

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The Amapa State High Performance Table Tennis Center recently hosted the third stage of the Amapa State Table Tennis Championship, attracting over 70 athletes across two days of competition. The event, organized by the Amapa State Table Tennis Federation and supported by the Amapa State Government, aimed to prepare table tennis players for national tournaments. The championship featured competitions for various age groups, including U-11 to U-21, veteran categories, and technical levels. State Secretary for Sports and Leisure, Cibely Peixoto, emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening sports modalities, including table tennis. Athletes such as Luiza Barreto and Francisco Bisneto highlighted the importance of the championship in their performance development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Amapa State Table Tennis Championship is a bi-annual event that brings together over 70 athletes from different age groups and skill levels.
  • The championship is organized by the Amapa State Table Tennis Federation and supported by the Amapa State Government, which demonstrates a strong commitment to developing table tennis in the state.
  • The event has a preparatory purpose, with the aim of developing athletes for national and international tournaments.
  • Athlete Francisco Bisneto, a multiple state and national champion, highlighted the importance of the Amapa championship in his performance development.
  • Athlete Luiza Barreto, a representative of the new generation of table tennis, emphasized the significance of female participation in the sport.
  • The championship featured competitions for various age groups, including U-11 to U-21, veteran categories, and technical levels.
  • State Secretary for Sports and Leisure, Cibely Peixoto, reinforced the government's commitment to strengthening sports modalities, including table tennis.

Statistics:

  • Over 70 athletes participated in the championship across two days of competition.
  • Various age groups were represented in the competition, including U-11 to U-21, veteran categories, and technical levels.
  • Athlete Francisco Bisneto has won several state and national titles in table tennis.

Sources:

  • "Com apoio do governo do Amapa, atletas participam da 3 etapa do Campeonato Amapaense de Tênis de Mesa" (With the support of the Amapa government, athletes participate in the 3rd stage of the Amapa State Table Tennis Championship)

- Agência Amapa

- https://agenciaamapa.com.br/noticia/31815/com-apoio-do-governo-do-amapa-atletas-participam-da-3-etapa-do-campeonato-amapaense-de-tenis-de-mesa