Hinckley Times

Alana takes on the best of the best

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HINCKLEY youngster Alana Richardson pitted her skills against some of the best young table tennis players in the country at the National Cup.

The 11-year-old Hinckley Academy student was among 10 players invited to the elite Under 12 Girls’ National Cup.

She received the invite as one of the top players in the national rankings.

Seeded 10th at the tournament in Preston, Alana took on the rest of the best in a round-robin format, beating Molly Rhodes 3-1 (11-13, 11-6, 11-9, 11-4), but was unable to add any more victories as she finished ninth.

The 11-year-old Hinckley Academy student said: “It was hard but I enjoyed it.

“I’d like to do better next time.”

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