Tennis training camp inaugurated in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Sandeep Patil on Sunday inaugurated tennis coaching camp at Ramakrishna Tennis Club at Shivbagh, Mangaluru.
The event was inaugurated by the commissioner of Police by releasing balloons. Among other guests for the event were avid tennis player, DCP law and order, Hanumantharaya and Dr Farhad, President of the club.
Abdul Salam, MD of Thumbay group welcomed the guests while also stressing on the need for sports.
Sandeep Patil, IPS, a tennis enthusiast himself, in his address said “This is a great initiative by the Club. I have always played tennis during his posting at various districts". He stressed the need for taking up tennis for the young children as a sport as well as hobby. "This is a good initiative by Ramakrishna tennis club to provide a platform to the children of Mangalore to encourage and promote tennis".
Mr Farhaad noted that Dakshina Kannada is falling behind other districts in tennis as a sport and added that tennis need to be given a push in the district. “We realized that there is a lack of professional coaching in Mangaluru, hence the club decided to provide a platform for introducing the coaches. The unique option available to the enthusiasts at Mangaluru is that the coaching can be availed at the Canara Tennis Academy, Eden Club or at the Ramakrishna Tennis Club".
The camp will be open for kids above three years and adults who will be trained by a team under experienced Mansingh Thappa, ITF Level 1 AITA 3 certified coach. The camp will continue to train young players throughout the year.
Anjana, the coordinator of coaching camp, introduced the guests and comperred the event while she also presented vote of thanks towards the conclusion of event.
V. Arshad Hussain, Vice President, Ramakrishna Tennis Club was also present during the inaugural event.
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Chennai Super Kings restrict Rajasthan Royals to 141/5 in IPL
Chennai, May 12: Simarjeet Singh produced his career-best figures of 3 for 26 to help Chennai Super Kings restrict Rajasthan Royals to 141/5 in their IPL clash here on Sunday.
Riyan Parag top scored for Rajasthan with 35-ball 47 not out which included three sixes and one four.
Parag was crucial in pushing RR's past 140-run mark in tough conditions as he added 42 for the third wicket with skipper Sanju Samson (15) and another 40 for the fourth with Dhruv Jurel.
Jurel played a crucial hand late in the innings with 28 off 18 balls including two sixes and a four.
At the top, Yashasvi Jaiswal (24), Jos Buttler (21) and Samson got their starts but were not able to convert.
Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals: 141/5 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 24, Riyan Parag 47 not out, Tushar Deshpande 2/30, Simarjeet Singh 3/26) vs Chennai Super Kings.
