Peter Annan
The 2024 edition of the annual G.T Oddoye Memorial Junior Tennis Championship hits the end of the road tomorrow at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club (ALTC).
Over 300 children from several locations participated in this year’s edition.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grandmaster Tennis Events, organisers of the championship, Peter Annan told the media that a special clinic for the children has been arranged as part of activities to mark the eighth edition.
It attracted children from Techiman, Tema, Ashaiman, Winneba, Akropong-Akuapem, Takoradi and Accra.
Matches were played from 9am to 3pm on daily basis.
Annan, who doubles as the Tournament Coordinator, disclosed that semifinals and final matches would start from 1pm.
The tournament is opened to both boys and girls.
They have been competing in categories of U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-16 singles and doubles.
It has received sponsorship from Akai House to honour the memory of the late G.T Oddoye.
At stake are prizes for players who will excel in various categories.
By Kofi Owusu Aduonum