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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PM Modi speaks to Iranian president, discusses 'serious' situation in West Asia
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the "serious situation" in West Asia.
Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.
The prime minister told the Iranian President that the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India's top priorities.
“Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure,” Modi said in a post on X.
The prime minister also reiterated India's commitment to peace and stability and urged dialogue and diplomacy to end the crisis.
The prime minister had spoken to leaders of several West Asian countries in the last 10 days in the wake of the coordinated offensive launched against Iran by the United States and Israel, in which the Islamic country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed last month.
In retaliation, Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations around the Gulf region, including the global business and aviation hubs of Dubai and Doha.
Modi earlier spoke to the leaders of Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Israel and Qatar, and expressed concern over the attacks on their countries, and condemned the violation of some nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He also discussed the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in those countries.
Around 1 crore Indians live in the Gulf and West Asia. While about 10,000 Indian citizens live, study and work in Iran, more than 40,000 live in Israel.
