U-14 AITA National Ranking Super Series to begin from April 2
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 30 2018:
Imphal District Tennis Association (IDT A) will be hoisting the U-14 AITA National Ranking Super Series from April 2 in Imphal under the supervision of All India Tennis Association and Manipur Tennis Association.
Speaking on a media interaction today at IDTA complex, Lukram Prakash, secretary of IDTA who will also be the competition director expressed happiness over the development of Tennis in the State in recent years and further said that the National Ranking Super Series will be a stepping stone for the players in the State to shine in the National arena and an opportunity to build confidence.
He was optimistic that tennis players from the State would produce their best side and will long for better results.
Prakash also noted the possibility of representing India in the Wimbledon if the efforts of the State players bear fruit and finish in top 16 ranking.
He was also of the view that the game of tennis is developing rapidly in the State and cited the support of people for this wonderful journey and also lauded the huge contributions from coaches like T Brojen, Lelenji, Breaker etc.
He also assured that the super series ranking competition will witness some emerging players from the State.
The U-14 AITA National Ranking Super Series for both boys and girls is going to feature players from 16 States and will be played in 32 formats.
Altogether 6 players from the State, 3 boys and 3 girls are already in the main draw and the qualifying round will begin from tomorrow.
Rahul Pamei, Haobam Bhusan are in the boys main draws while Charmie Nongmeikapam, Y Agu and L Bidyarani are in the girls draws.
Mentioning that players require to participate in at least 6 ranking tournaments to qualify for National Championship, he said that organisation of such competition in the State will help reduce the expenses of the growing players.
AITA referee, Surajit Bandyopadhyai, the referee of the upcoming ranking series was also present on the occasion.