Entrance defeat. The Malagasy trio at the 47th edition of the World Team Championship Busan in South Korea lost 1 to 3 in their first match against the team from the Czech Republic. The Busan Worlds will take place from February 16 to 25. The multiple gold medalist of the Island Games, Jonathan Nativel, narrowly and at the end of the suspense bowed to Jancarik Lubomir by 1 to 3 (11/7, 7/11, 11/5, 9/11, 11 /4). The African doubles champion and East African individual champion, Fabio Rakotoarimanana, subsequently rebelled to equalize everywhere.
He defeated Polanski Tomas by 3 to 2 (3/11, 11/9, 7/11, 11/9, 11/8). The Malagasy team subsequently lost the last two sets. The African doubles champion, Antoine Razafinarivo, lost 3 to 1 7/11, 8/11, 11/9, 8/11) against Jiri Martinko. And in the fourth match, Fabio was beaten by 1 to 3 (5/11, 9/11, 11/9, 5/11) against the same Jancarik Lubomir.
In the Madagascar group, Japan defeated Nigeria by forfeit yesterday. The Big Island team will play against Nigeria on Sunday. Madagascar will face Japan on Monday and Taiwan on Tuesday. The three best ranked per group will qualify for the round of 32.
Serge Rasanda