# Match Record: 2026 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: Open (2026-05-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 02:45:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4775747354
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Nova Scotia Provincial Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: Open
- **Location:** Bedford, NS (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4561-bedford-glendower-hall)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Greg Knox** (DUPR ID: 8GO7YX) - Rating: 4.622, Location: Bible Hill, NS, CA
- **Francisco Sousa** (DUPR ID: 12G4Y4) - Rating: 4.650, Location: Truro, NS, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Shamard Bowe** (DUPR ID: 1709W4) - Rating: 4.855, Location: Halifax, NS, CA
- **Luis Palenzuela** (DUPR ID: RZKMMZ) - Rating: 4.457, Location: Dartmouth, NS, CA

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