Rob Davies displays his progressing talent in the 5th Slovenia Table Tennis Open
Great Britain sent a team of 9 wheelchair players and 4 standing players. The players from Wales were:
Scott Robertson – Class 5
Claire Robertson – Class 4
Sara Head – Class 3
Robert Davies – Class 1
Paul Davies – Class 2
Jim Munkley – Class 2
Paul Karabardak – Class 7
Some mixed performances from the Welsh athletes:
Scott Robertson reached quarter finals of the singles in his Class, and quarter finals of the Class 5 Team Event, also reached the last 16 in the Open Event. Once again playing Tommy Urhaug of Norway the World Number One.
Claire Robertson didn’t progress outside her group which is unusual, reached the quarter finals in the Team Event with her partner Sara Head, reached the last 16 in the Open.
Sara Head reached quarter finals of the Singles (Class 3), reached the quarter finals in the Team Event with her partner Claire Robertson. Reached the last 16 in the Open.
Paul Davies didn’t progress outside his group (Class 2), finished third in the group of the Team Event but did not progress any further (team partner Jim Munkey). Reached second round of the Open.
Jim Munkley did not qualify out of his group (Class 2), finished third in the group of the Team Event (partner Paul Davies).
Paul Karabardak finished top of his group in Class 7, but then got knocked out in the last sixteen, reached quarter finals of the Team Event and third round of the Open
Last but by no means least our only medal winner in the GB Squad (as pictured here)- Robert Davies (Class 1) Academy Athlete, excellent performance by Rob playing in the Class 1 Team Event with his German partner Walter Kilger a very experienced player, finishing third in a round robin of five teams, winning 2 and losing
Rob is progessing steadily, achieving more than was expected of him since he has only been competing since 2007.
Some really good performances from the Welsh members of the GB Squad.
Next tournament will be held in Poland 14-18 May, those Welsh athletes attending are Scott Robertson, Neil Robinson and Paul Karabardak.
Reported by Jim Munkley (Welsh Coach)
