Anambra Deputy Governor Launches Tennis Tournament Initiative

On October 29, Anambra State Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim officially launched the inaugural Anambra Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, which features 16 participating clubs. The tournament is organized by Anambra Country Club in collaboration with Audi Company Limited, with the goal of promoting sports development, discovering new talents, and encouraging youth involvement in tennis.

During the opening ceremony at the Anambra Country Club's tennis courts in Awka, Ibezim praised the initiative as a means to identify sporting talents and foster public-private partnerships in sports. He urged the organizers to continue this initiative, aligning it with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision for health and physical development through sports.

Ejiamatu Enekwechi, President of Anambra Country Club, expressed gratitude to the deputy governor and highlighted the club's commitment to nurturing young talent. Clems Ifezue, Managing Director of Audi Company Limited, announced a ₦1 million prize for the winner, ₦500,000 for the runner-up, and ₦100,000 for each participating team.

Patrick Aghamba, the state Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, emphasized the need for corporate involvement in advancing sports development.