AITA Talent Series Tennis Rahul, Arina grab titles
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 29 2016:
Rahul Pamei and Fukan Arina grabbed the men's and women's title respectively in the U-14 AITA Talent Series Tennis Championship 2016 organised by Manipur Tennis Association (MTA) under the auspices of All India Tennis Association (AITA) at Officer's club Lamphelpat yesterday.
The championship began from August 27 and was participated by fourteen boys and eight girls.
The winners and the 2nd and 3rd placed players were gifted trophies and certificates by H Ibotombi, vice president, MTA.
In the girl's final, Fukan Arina of Assam slammed Nongmeikapam Charmi by 6-4, 6-2 points in the final.
Much younger than her opponent, Charmi was also handicapped with an ankle injury and hence could not match her rival.
In the boy's final match featuring two young Manipuris, Rahul Pamei defeated H Bhusan 6-3, 6-4.The two players bettered their rivals Vicky S and Gaurav S 9-5 and 9-8 (7-2) points respectively in the semi-final.
In the closing ceremony of the championship, MTA's secretary appealed the young players to prepare well ahead of the State and National level championships which will be held in the first week of September.