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National Ranking Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Kicks Off in Bengaluru

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The first-ever National Ranking Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, organized by the Karnataka Wheelchair Tennis Association (KWTA), is set to take place in Bengaluru from September 17 to 20. The event, recognized by the All-India Tennis Association (AITA), will feature top wheelchair tennis athletes from across the country, including players with international rankings. The tournament aims to foster an inclusive sporting community, nurture talent from every corner of India, and inspire a generation of athletes who redefine boundaries. The event has received support from corporate partners, including title sponsor Infra, associate sponsors Karle and Baldota, gold co-sponsors Micro Labs, and silver sponsors Baldota Brothers and Creative Geometry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Karnataka Wheelchair Tennis Association (KWTA) is organizing the first-ever National Ranking Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Bengaluru from September 17 to 20.
  • The event is recognized by the All-India Tennis Association (AITA) and will feature top wheelchair tennis athletes from across the country, including players with international rankings.
  • The tournament aims to foster an inclusive sporting community, nurture talent from every corner of India, and inspire a generation of athletes who redefine boundaries.
  • The KWTA has a mission to identify top-tier talent, develop promising players, and expand the sport's reach to smaller towns, with comprehensive support in physical and mental training, nutrition, and well-being.
  • Corporate partners including title sponsor Infra, associate sponsors Karle and Baldota, gold co-sponsors Micro Labs, and silver sponsors Baldota Brothers and Creative Geometry have supported the event.
  • The inauguration will feature Maheshwar Rao, IAS, Commissioner of BBMP, and Chetan R, IPS, Commissioner of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka, as chief guests.
  • The event will include a 10-minute Bharatanatyam performance by renowned artist Shruthi Rao, followed by the release of balloons.

Statistics:

  • The tournament will take place over 4 days from September 17 to 20.
  • The event will feature top wheelchair tennis athletes from across the country.
  • 5 corporate partners have supported the event, including title sponsors, associate sponsors, gold co-sponsors, and silver sponsors.
  • The inauguration will be attended by 2 chief guests, Maheshwar Rao and Chetan R.
  • The event will feature a 10-minute Bharatanatyam performance by Shruthi Rao.

Sources:

  • "Bengaluru: First-ever National Ranking Wheelchair Tennis Tournament begins from September 17." Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of India.

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