In many regions of the world such as Europe, North Africa, West Asia, Central and South America, competitive tennis has taken a different dimension, and so the organisers of the South East Tennis Championship has hinted that this year’s competition would be an exception compared to the previous editions.
The competition which enters the sixth edition would feature players from the south east and south south region of the country in the under 15 and 21 category, served off yesterday – 13th, September 2022, at the Tennis Court of the Enugu Sports Club, Okwara Avenue, GRA.
In his address, Chairman of the Enugu State Tennis Association, Professor Gab Agu Gab expressed gratitude to the sponsor of the tournament, stating that the association would produce players that would give a good representation at the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Delta State.
Also speaking, Executive Chairman, Enugu Sports Club, Barrister John Henry.C. Nwosu admonishes the coaches, mentors and players on the need to be discipline at all times, stressing that they would not condone any form of misbehaviour or non chalancy.
However, Victor Uwakwe sponsor the programme revealed that the essence of the championship was to expose and equip young players with the right mental attitude to become tennis greats and responsible individuals in future.
According to the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr. Lawrence Azike who hinted that the competition would be in a round robbing format, inclusive of the semifinals, finals and prize presentations, adding that they are expecting about 45 players and coaches that would be participating in the competition.
On his part, Captain of theTennis Section, Enugu Sports Club, Robert Ngwu is indeed thankful to the sponsor, describing the competition as a breeding ground to unearth and harness young talented tennis players.
It would be recalled that last year event saw David Okonkwo (Enugu) cart home the overall star prize and trophy in the Under -21 category, Chiadikobi Mecha emerged winner in the Under -15 while in the female category, Favour Abengowe came out tops as she outclassed Chiamaka Obed in three straight sets.
