Dar Gymkhana braces to stage BQ Open tennis meet

ALL is set for the BQ Open tennis tournament, scheduled to take place at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC) courts. The two- day tournament to start from Saturday is eligible for wheelchair players in both men and ladies categories as well as juniors under 18 boys and girls

ennis coach Riziki Salum has told the ‘Daily News’ in Dar es Salaam yesterday that preparations to stage the event are on top gear.

Salum said that they have extended invitations to players from Kenya and Rwanda and several have confirmed to spice up this year’s event, which will be played on singles and doubles basis.

“Kenya and Rwanda players have already confirmed their participation and are expected to arrive in the city tomorrow, ready for the Saturday kick off,” he said.

Visitors will renew rivalry with top local players like Novatus Temba and Rehema Seleman after they outplayed them to win Rwanda Open title in both men and ladies categories recently.

“It is going to be a tough tournament... we have wonderful players, but our visitors also are tough to beat,” he said.

“Many youth are in extensive training at the DGC courts for several weeks, they are working hard and ready to showcase their skills at the tournament,” he said.


He said that most of them are really working hard eager to impress and looking for the chance to be called in the national team. Salum said that tournaments of such nature are important for unearthing talents and strengthen national team.