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Kota Kinabalu: The Datuk Simon Chee Chi Nyen, J.P. Cup Sabah Youth Table Tennis competition has set a new record as five of the six categories to be staged were filled up within an hour after it was opened for registration on Friday at 12 noon.

The tournament to be held on August 24 at Kian Kok Middle School hall, which offered a record total cash prize of RM8,400 is co-organised by Kota Kinabalu Hokkien Association Youth Section and Alan Table Tennis Club.

Each category is limited to 32 entries and as at press time, only the girls’ Under-18 category (born between 2007 and 2011) has less than 10 slots remaining, while other categories — boys Under-18, Under-13 and Under-10 as well as girls Under-13 and Under-10 are no longer available.

The confirmation is based on successful payment and those who have registered may verify their status via the official Google Form link, or check the Kota Kinabalu Hokkien Association Facebook page for updates. 

Those who are not able to secure a spot may contact Alan Au at 016-8322356 for a possible waiting list or alternative arrangements.

Meanwhile, competition organising chairperson Clarence Wong was delighted with the overwhelming response.

“It has exceeded our expectations with all but one of the categories filled up within an hour after it was officially open for registration.

“It clearly showed the passion and growing talent pool in Sabah’s youth table tennis scene. We hope this tournament will encourage more students to put down their phones and devices and take up healthy, active lifestyles through sport,” he said.

He also urged all confirmed participants to attend the draw and the competition, which he said has set a new milestone in Sabah youth table tennis history.