Anambra deputy gov flags off maiden governor’s cup tennis tournament

Anambra State Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim inaugurated the inaugural Anambra Governor's Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, which featured 16 clubs competing in the event. Organized by Anambra Country Club in collaboration with Audi Company Limited, the tournament aimed at fostering sports development, identifying emerging talent, and encouraging youth involvement in tennis.

During the opening ceremony at Anambra Country Club's courts, Ibezim praised the organizers and sponsors for their efforts, highlighting the tournament's alignment with the state government's approach to encouraging private-sector participation in sports and other sectors of the economy. He emphasized that the competition served as a platform for discovering sporting talents, promoting healthy living, and achieving public-private partnerships in fostering development across the state.

The tournament attracted teams from across Anambra, and the event was attended by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra State Council. The Managing Director of Audi Company Limited, Clems Ifezue, stated that the company sponsored the event as part of its commitment to giving back to society and announced prize money for the winners and runners-up.

The state Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, viewed the tournament as an investment in talent discovery, youth development, healthy living, and sustainable sports development, stressing the importance of corporate organizations, private investors, sports associations, clubs, and host communities in advancing sports development.