THAU Tennis Championship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2013 :
N Premjit walked away with the Men's singles crown of the 10th THAU State Level Tennis Championship which concluded today at the THAU Deco Turf Tennis ground.
He beat Ribashekhar Thoudam in straight sets, registering a score of 6-0 and 6-1 .
In the Under-10 final, Dwende beat Padmeshwar 4-1 while in the Under-12 final, Luching beat Derek 6-4, 6-4 .
N Premjit received a cash prize of Rs 4000 along with a rolling trophy and memento while the Ribashekhar Thoudam had to settle for Rs 2500 along with a rolling trophy and a memento.
The Under 12 and Under 10 champions received cash prizes of Rs 2000 each along with a T Shirt and memento, while the losing finalists received Rs 1000 each along with a T Shirt and memento each.
On the other hand, T Brojen and Sarat were crowned the champions in the Men's doubles.
The champion duo beat N Premjil and Lelenji 6-1, 6-3 and walked away with Rs 4000 as prize money along with the trophy, while the runners up had to settle for Rs 2500 and a trophy.
In the Men's Veteran double final held today, Kangjamba and Tuleshwor got the better of T Pamei and Dillip with a score of 7-5, 5-7 and 12-10 .
The winners received Rs 4000 along with a trophy, while the runners up won Rs 2500 and a trophy.
Sponsored by Manipur Skill Development Society, LB Institute, Thangal bazar and St Patrick's English School, Thangmeiband, the closing function of the championship was graced by PHE Minister I Hemochandra as chief guest while Kh Bira Meitei, President of THAU and T Pamei (IAS) president of MATA attended as the president and guest of honour.