UTA introduces junior tennis initiative

Uganda Tennis Association (UTA) spokesperson Osmond Atwiine has called upon coaches to play a major role if the junior tennis initiative is to succeed.

Atwiine was speaking at the launch of the initiative that was introduced by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in partnership with UTA which handed over equipment such as rackets, nets and balls among others donated by the world tennis body.

"Our primary role as UTA is the development of grassroot programmes. This programme is dependent on you all (JTI) coaches.  We already recognise what you have done and we intend to continue to find ways in which we can support you,"  Atwiine said.

UTA vice president Dean Kibirige, said, "We hope this will elevate the game of tennis to the next level. We only request that the equipment is used to elevate the game in Uganda."

Rol Tennis, Tennis for all and Let's Play Tennis under the guidance of coaches Daniel Ruyange, Vincent Muwereza and Edward Odocken are some of the academies that will benefit from the initiative .

Luigig Guissani, Nakasero Primary School, East Kololo Primary School, Shimoni Primary School plus Kampala club and Lugogo Tennis Club will also get a feel of this initiative.