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Ace National Junior Tennis Camp 2026 ends in Accra, strengthens pathway for young talent

The Ace National Junior Tennis Camp 2026 has concluded in Accra, promoting a holistic approach to developing young tennis talent through high-performance coaching, physical preparation, education, safeguarding and player welfare.

Ace National Junior Tennis Camp 2026 ends in Accra, strengthens pathway for young talent

The Ace National Junior Tennis Camp 2026 in Accra concluded, bolstering the pathway for nurturing young tennis talent through comprehensive coaching, physical conditioning, education, and player welfare. Organized by Africa Sports Alliance (ASA) at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club, the five-week event gathered 60 young players aged 10-14 between July and August.

Supported by the Baafour Asiamah-Adjei Trust and endorsed by the Ghana Tennis Federation, the camp aimed to develop athletes as both skilled tennis players and responsible individuals. Naa Shika Adu, ASA's Founder, emphasized the importance of holistic development, stating that the program would transition into a year-round Junior National League beginning October 2026.

Participants were categorized based on age and developmental stage, with Tudor Diaconu, an ATP coach, leading the technical training and introducing advanced methods to local coaches. The 29 coaches, staff, and volunteers ensured personalized attention, while the program also prioritized physical development, discipline, and emotional well-being.

Amine Ben Maklouf, World Tennis Development Officer for Africa, contributed internationally, engaging players and discussing future tennis development in Ghana. Naa Shika Adu expressed confidence in the program's long-term impact, aiming for a sustainable ecosystem that supports early identification, safe development, and continued progress for young African athletes.

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