Anambra Governor's Cup Tennis Championship Kicks Off

The inaugural Anambra Governor’s Cup Tennis Championship commenced in Awka with 16 clubs participating, aimed at promoting tennis and discovering emerging talents in Anambra State. The tournament was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at the Anambra Country Club tennis courts.

Sponsored by Audi Company Limited, the championship features a ₦1 million prize for the champion and ₦500,000 for the runner-up, with each remaining participating club receiving ₦100,000. Ibezim praised the initiative as a means to discover sporting talents and promote healthy living, reflecting the state government's commitment to public-private partnerships in sports development.

The President of Anambra Country Club, Damian Ejiamatu Enekwechi, noted an increase in participating clubs from an initial target of 13 to 16. The event attracted sports enthusiasts from various towns, including Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi, and Ekwulobia, with notable attendance from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria.