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Ex-national tennis players expected at tourney
By NG WEI LOON
THE organisers of the seventh ECM Libra Avenue Malaysian Veterans Age-Group Tennis Championships are anticipating the strong field in the men's 50-54 years and 55-59 years to provide the excitement at the tournament to be held at the National Tennis Centre in Jalan Duta from Nov 29 to Dec 2.

Tournament organiser Toi See Juan said both categories drew overwhelming response in the past because social players in the two categories have the luxury of time to pursue the game as part of their healthy lifestyle routine.

Title sponsor: Jeyaratnam (left) presenting ECM Libra Avenue's sponsorship to Toi See Juan.

"Former national players who are still active in the game will be out to flaunt their skills.

"Several of them will definitely be contenders to win the titles in their respective sections. Although they are past their peak, the spectators will be surprised with their energetic display on the court," Toi added.

This year, the event has been given a boost with ECM Libra Avenue stepping forward as the title sponsor.

ECM Libra Avenue Securities investment banking CEO designate/head T. Jeyaratnam presented the organisation's pledge of RM20,000 to Toi recently.

"We are pleased to be engaging in a community event with veteran recreational tennis players developing stronger ties," said Jeyaratnam.

Wilson sales and marketing manager Alan Tang, Marigold product manager Yap Jay Queen and Zang Toi representative Toi Tee Toen were also present to hand over their contributions as co-sponsors.

Six other age-group for the men's singles and doubles include 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years and 70 years and above.

For the fairer gender, the two categories for singles and doubles are 35-44 years and 45 years and above.

The female participants will have the privilege to compete at the venue's indoor courts.

"We are accommodating the women players' request because they do not fancy playing under the scorching sun. Last year, about 45 women took part in the tournament," said Toi.

Following a good turnout with more than 200 players in the fray last season, tournament director Norman Woo is confident that the event will attract more entries this year.

Apart from the Klang Valley-based participants, players have been coming as far as Terengganu and Sarawak to be part of the occasion.

Toi added that they were grateful to the National Sports Council (NSC) for allowing them to use the courts at the venue for free throughout the four-day tournament sanctioned by the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM).

Entry fee is RM50 per player to feature in both singles and doubles for each age-group.

Entry closes on Nov 16.

Besides trophies and tennis equipment, the champions and runners-up in each category will receive RM300 and RM200 respectively.

For details, call 03-6201 6170 / 73 (LTAM office) or 03-7729 0633 (Pro Tennis).


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