Ace of persuasion, Tahitian Ralph Singh shines in Australia

Tahiti, October 10, 2022 – Tahitian Ralph Singh competed with New Zealand professional team Manawatu Titans last weekend in the Australian Paintball Championship Round 3 Super 7’s Paintball Series Planet Eclipse Open 2022. They finished fourth in the championship, but the Tahitian was crowned the tournament’s best player.

Tahiti-based emeritus player Ralph Singh didn’t expect much when he was approached by New Zealand pro team Manawadu Titans on September 8 to compete in Round 3 of the Australian Paintball Championship in the professional division. He didn’t hesitate, so last weekend he bagged a ticket to Sydney to compete in Super 7’s paintball series Planet Eclipse Open 2022. “This is my first participation in Australia and especially in the professional category. I know the New Zealand team with whom I managed to do a round in the New Zealand Championship in 2020. We came first in the competition “, He points out.

For this Super 7 round, nine teams were registered. The qualifying rounds for the semi-finals consist of eight matches. “We Titans are second on the points table with six wins and two draws in the first round.”He proudly explains.

15 marbles per second!

Speed ​​is high He explains. The sequel is less pleasant. “So we go to the semi-final against Sydney SWAT”He continues. “After a good match we lost 4-3 in extra time (Overtime is a five-minute extension after a draw within ten minutes of the end of the game. The first team to score a point wins the match, Editor’s Note) so we lose our semi-final, which leads us to a short final for 3rd place. We oppose Eastside Raw. The match was very tight and we lost 4-3 in the end.He points out.

Although the Titans finished 4th, Ralph Singh can be proud of his career since being adjudged Player of the Tournament. Not bad for a player who couldn’t train in Tahiti. “For the first participation as a professional in the Australian championship, this is a great performance, because I have not been able to practice paintball for more than a year. We lost the authorization to use our paintball field located in Punaru. .” Ralph Singh hopes to continue his Australian dream. “Can revive local paintball, but my desire is to join the Australian Pro Championship for the whole 2023 season”, He concludes.