Foundation offers scholarship to junior tennis players
Tennista Foundation has offered scholarships to the winners and runner-ups in both the boys and girls categories respectively at its just concluded maiden Junior Tennis Tournament. The tournament witnessed intense competition among 55 young players, displaying exceptional talents at the Lawn tennis court inside Rowe Park, Yaba. In the boys final, David Edward defeated Benjamin […]
Page 30 picture 1 President Tennista Foundation, Michael Nwoseh (middle) presents dummy cheques and other items to the winner of the male category, David Edward (left), and winner of the female category Goodnews Aina
Tennista Foundation has offered scholarships to the winners and runner-ups in both the boys and girls categories respectively at its just concluded maiden Junior Tennis Tournament.
The tournament witnessed intense competition among 55 young players, displaying exceptional talents at the Lawn tennis court inside Rowe Park, Yaba.
In the boys final, David Edward defeated Benjamin Joel, (6-2, 6-1) while Goodnews Aina outplayed Benjamin Ndifreke (7-5,6-1) to emerge as the winner.
The winners were awarded N100,000 worth of scholarship support while the runners-up received N75,000 worth of scholarship support.
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The President, Tennista Foundation, Michael Nwoseh, described the tournament as more than just a competition, but a platform to showcase potential.
“This moment is special not just for the winners, but for every child who participated in this tournament. We have witnessed some of the best displays of skill, resilience, and sportsmanship.
“This is exactly why the Tennista Foundation exists, to give young talents the platform to thrive and dream bigger,” he said.
The Chairman, Lagos State Tennis Association, Tokunbo Agoro appreciated the foundation for organising the tournament, emphasising the need for public private partnerships to grow sports at grassroots level.
“This is the easiest way to get to the youth, to develop young talent and there’s no better way than putting them in a competition setting. That way, their real skill will be uncovered and we can see where we would go from there,” he said.