Ping Pong tournament coming to Western in April

Dr. Krikor Partamian making his entrance to the final exhibition match of last year's tournament. Photo courtesy MWSU — Dr. Krikor Partamian making his entrance to the final exhibition match of last year’s tournament. Photo courtesy MWSU

The third annual Dr. Krikor Partamian Ping Pong Tournament, a fundraiser for international student programs at Missouri Western State University, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 in the M.O. Looney Arena on Missouri Western’s campus.

Player registration is $25 per person. Spectator admission is $10 per person. Refreshments will be provided.

Dr. Partamian was a member of Missouri Western’s Board of Regents (now Board of Governors) from 1996 to 2002. In 1960, he was the Ping Pong National Champion of Syria.

Contestants will play a double-elimination tournament. At 7:30 p.m., Dr. Partamian has challenged Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president, to an exhibition match.

Reservations for players are due by Monday, March 28. People can choose to sponsor a student’s participation in the tournament for $25, or simply donate any amount. Players and sponsors may register for the tournament in person in Spratt Hall room 110. To pay by credit card, or for questions, call Alicia Otto at 816-271-5670.