Following the encouraging performances by HiTT Academy youngsters at the junior championships, the national event for senior players presented an ideal opportunity for the organisation to cement its status as the leading table tennis school in Malta.

Andrew Gambina did not fail to deliver as the HiTT player and assistant coach went on to claim the most prestigious title at stake – the men’s singles.

He played confidently throughout the tournament, brushing aside various top ten ranked opponents on his way to the gold medal match.

In the final Gambina met Daniel Bajada, the 2013 champion.

Gambina won the first set 11-9 to seize the early initiative. He stayed in command and soon rushed to a 3-1 lead.

Bajada made an impressive comeback to win the fifth set and bring the score to 3-2 but Gambina kept his cool and closed out the match in the next set to become champion for the first time in his career.

Mario Genovese, the HiTT head coach, also succeeded in reaching the semi-finals of the singles tournament, losing an exciting match to Bajada.

Isaac Grixti kept up his recent progress, finishing second in the plate event with a close 3-2 upset to Ray Darmanin.

HiTT Academy players also did well in the other competitions.

Therese Genovese impressed in the women’s event with a runners-up finish and later she teamed up with her father Mario Genovese to place second in the mixed doubles, winning their match against eventual winners Edward Baldacchino and Dorianne Magri 4-2 in the process.

Mario Genovese also triumphed in the veterans tournament to complete a remarkable champion-ships for the academy.

During the summer holidays, HiTT Academy decided to continue with its positive work with intensive physical and technical training.

Further details may be obtained through www.hittmalta.com or facebook.

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