Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08 2009:
Calvin Golmei of tHAU outlasted ESU, Wangkhei's Bonny 4-1, 4-2 to claim the under-12 boys title of the 1st Winter Clay court Tennis Tournament which concluded at the IDTA Complex, Lamphelpat today.
Amarjit restored parity for the Wangkhei team with a 6-7, 6-4, 10-5 victory over THAU's Thoihenba in the under-14 final as N Premjit and Y Leelenji wrested the men's open doubles crown defeating the pair of Y Romi and T Brojen 4-6, 7-6 (7-6) .
Winners of under-14 and doubles titles were respectively awarded Rs 1000 each with the runner-ups presented Rs 700 each.
All the participants in the under-12 competition were presented token gifts as encouragement and to sustain their interest in the racket sport.
Moreover, Manipur tennis Association donated Rs 30,000 to the tournament hosts Imphal District Tennis Association for development of the game.
The prize distribution cum closing ceremony was held with Registrar (Co-operative) P Panmei (IAS) and IDTA president Th Hemchandra as the chief guest and president respectively while MATA president Dr L Lala Singh and former IDTA president AK Binodkumar were the guests of honour.