H Basantakumar Memorial Tennis Tournament begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 07 2022:
The 2nd edition of Heisnam Basantakumar Memorial Invitation Tennis Tournament 2022 organised by Imphal District Tennis Association (1DTA) under the aegis of Manipur Tennis Association (MATA) began on Wednesday at the courts of IDTA, THAU, CYLC, Chingamathak and SEYO, Akampat.
The five-day tournament offers a total prize money of Rs 2 lakh, which is considered one of the highest in local circuit.
About 75 players are competing in seven categories including men's open singles and doubles, 35+ single and doubles, 45+ single and doubles, and 55+ doubles.
Tennis players from Assam, Nagaland, Rajasthan, a Manipuri player settled in South Africa and various local players are exhibiting their skills in the tournament.
Day One's result summary:
Men's Open: H Bushan bt Bahadur Chetry (6-0, 6-1), Padmeshwar bt Nonginsana (6-0, 6-2), S Bhickybt Ashim Jyoti (6 1, 6-1), Kenny bt Shantakumar (6-1, 6-1), Leelenje bt Birchandra (6-4, 6-3), H Shanker bt Devsori (6-0, 6-0), Luching bt Ratul (6-2, 6-3) and Vilaser Khate bt Azad Khan (6-0, 6-0) .
35+ Singles: Bona got a bye, Th Chingkhei bt Ch Chingkhei (6-2, 6-2), Santakumar bt Amarjeet (6-0, 6-0), Rib ashkar bt Ratan (6-0, 6-1), Ch Pritam bt Kondum (6-0, 6-4), Premjit bt Shitaljit (6-2, 6-1), Aken bt Shantikumar (6-3, 6-1), Suraj bt Jogen (6-0, 6-4) .
35+ Doubles: Sanatomba & Kondum bt Th Chingkhei & Jogen (7-6 (7-4), 6-2), Prakash & Premananda bt Amol & Ratan (6-0, 6-1), Korounganba & Domson bt Shitaljit & Birla (6-3, 6-1) .
45+ Singles: Subhash bt Rakesh by (6-3, 7-6 (7-4), Kangjamba bt Keshorjit (6-3, 6-1), Shantanu S bt Arun (6-4, 6-1), Dilip bt Aldrin (6-4, 6-4) and Manikanta bt Jayanta (6-0, 6-2) .
45+ Doubles: Subhash & Rakesh got walk over.
Manikanta & Kumarjit bt Jayanta & Prakash.