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Imphal, Dec. 12 (EMN): The 2nd edition of Heisnam Basantakumar Memorial Invitation Tennis Tournament 2022 organised by Imphal District Tennis Association (IDTA) under the aegis of Manipur Tennis Association (MATA) concluded in Imphal on December 11.
Haobam Bushan of Manipur defeated Vilasier Khate of Nagaland in a tough fight in the men’s open single final and won a cash prize of INR 30000 and running trophy. Bushan had won the same trophy defeating Vilasier Khate in the 1st edition of the tournament in 2020.
In the men's open doubles final Manipur’s Bushan and Shanker beat Nagaland’s Vilasier Khate and Kennei. Ribashker beat Premjit and won the 35+ Men’s singles, the pair of Aken and Ribashker defeated Bona and Premjit to win 35+ Men’s double. In the final match of 45+ Men’s double, the pair of Tuleswar and Kangjamba defeated Dr. Th Singh and Gurudarshan.
In 45+ Men’s Single, Gurudarshan of Rajasthan emerged champion defeating Manipur’s Th Tuleswar in the final. In men’s 55+ double final, a pair of Dilip and Leisemsana beat Ramkumar and Pradeep and emerged champion.
Minister of Social Welfare, Fisheries H Dingo Singh and Chairman (MANIDCO) K Robindro attended the closing -cum- prize distribution function as special guests.
Vice President (Bharat Vikash Parishad) Dr. S Rajendra, Vice President (Manipur Olympic Association) M Rachandra, CEO (Eastern Motors) Sinam Pritam and Head of Administration (UNACCO School) N Shyamchand were also present during the closing function.
Speaking during the prize distribution function, Dingo Singh said that though lawn tennis is an expensive sport, ‘our youth can excel in this particular game’. He stressed on the need to focus on the promotion of lawn tennis in the State.
On the other hand, functional President Robindro appreciated the Heisnam family for successfully organising such a prestigious tournament. He appealed to each and everyone to extend moral and financial support to the sportspersons of the state.
The five-day long tournament, which carried a total prize money of INR 2.37 lakh, is considered one of the highest in the local circuit.
About 75 players from Assam, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Manipur, competed in seven categories including men’s open singles and doubles, 35+ single and doubles, 45+ single and doubles, and 55+doubles.