ITF Recognizes Peruvian Institute of Sports' Commitment to Massifying Tennis Talent
The Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD) has been recognized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its commitment to identifying and promoting new tennis talents in the country. As part of their massification work, the IPD has been providing free tennis classes to 640 children and young people across the country, aged between 6 and 17 years. These classes are taught by trained instructors, using good materials and excellent methodology, and take place at six venues across five regions.
Key Takeaways:
- The IPD has been working in partnership with the Peruvian Tennis Federation and the ITF to provide free tennis classes to 640 children and young people across the country.
- The initiative is part of the IPD's massification work to promote sports development in Peru and provide opportunities for young people to reach high performance levels.
- The program has registered 46 children and adolescents in Apurimac, 91 in Tacna, 136 in Cusco, 153 in Loreto, and 214 in Lima.
- The classes are taught by trained instructors using good materials and excellent methodology, and are available in six venues across five regions.
- The IPD is firm in its objective of promoting sports development throughout Peru, focusing on health and values.
Statistics:
- 640 children and young people are receiving free tennis classes across the country.
- The initiative spans six venues across five regions: Lima (National Stadium and Sports Sports Canto Grande), Apurimac (El Olivo Stadium), Cusco (Villa Deportiva), Loreto (Max Augustin Stadium), and Tacna (Los Granados sports complex).
- 214 children and adolescents are registered in Lima, followed by 153 in Loreto, 136 in Cusco, 91 in Tacna, and 46 in Apurimac.
Sources:
- ITF spokesman Cesar Kist
- Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD)