December 23, 2024

Derek Abrefa Qualifies to Welmont League Finals in UK

The Grand Master of Ghana Table Tennis and Six Times SWAG awards winner last Saturday 22nd April, qualifies to the finals of finals in the 2023 Welmont League

Derek Abrefa who was among the only 4 selected professionals to represent London Middlesex, stamped his authority on Saturday in the second stage of the ongoing Welmont League.

The Ghanaian table tennis professional was selected based on his outstanding performance in the 2022/23 Wembley and Harrow League after a 95% win.

Abrefa demonstrated high level of professionalism by winning all his matches to qualify his team to the finals of finals in June.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to God almighty and to all who supported him

‘I thank God Almighty for how far he has brought me. I also thank the Ghana Table Tennis Association especially the president Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu and his executives for being very supportive since I started my professional Career. My coach Ebenezer Anang Whyte, my Pro Manager Charles Essel all from La Dadekotopong TT Club, team mates both home and abroad, and everyone who supported me come this far.’ Abrefa said.

In an interview with Yours Truly, the Ping-Pong star said his long training tour has helped him improve and polished skills. He assured Ghanaians the Black Loopers of Ghana will win medals for Ghana in the 2023 (13th)  African Games which will be hosted in Accra, Ghana.

From Sammy Heywood Okine