Phuket hosts leading senior tennis comp
PHUKET GOVERNOR Sophon Suwannarat officially welcomed players from all over the world as he opened the 12th International Senior Tennis Cup last Saturday (Feb 24).
The tournament was held at both the Oceanic Sportel Hotel Stadium and the tennis facility at Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort, starting on Saturday and ending on Sunday (Feb 25).
The event saw a truly cosmopolitan mix of senior players from all over the world, with a total of 277 participants from England, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain, the Philippines, Indonesia and the United States all taking part.
In his openings remarks just after 7am at the Oceanic Sportel Hotel Stadium last Saturday, Governor Sophon explained that the tournament is an excellent way of building relations between various countries while illustrating how sports can bridge divides, foster friendships and promote understanding among different cultures.
The event is also an excellent way to promote Phuket as a leading sports and tourism destination, able of hosting top class events, Governor Sophon adeed.
Last but not least, the tournament is an opportunity to promote the importance of exercise, healthy living and the values of sportsmanship, Governor Sophin said.
A marching band from Mueang Phuket Municipal school enhanced the festivities as they played as part of the opening ceremony to welcome guests to the Oceanic Sportel Hotel Stadium following on from Governor Sophon’s speech.
No official results from the tournament were available at time of press.
The Phuket News