Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 29 (ANI): After internet hosting profitable editions in Delhi and Ahmedabad, the Tennis Premier League’s (TPL) Race to Gold Masters Tournament kicked off its Mumbai leg on the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Saturday.
Played over two days – November 29 and November 30, this would be the closing Race to Gold match earlier than the seventh season of the TPL will get underway in Ahmedabad, as per a launch from TPL.
The Race to Gold initiative gives a aggressive platform to girls and boys throughout U10, U12, U14, and Men’s and Women’s Open classes. The match goals to offer younger tennis athletes a chance to showcase their abilities and achieve precious expertise towards the highest contenders.
The winners from every leg earn scholarships price Rs 75,000 every and will likely be recognised throughout a grand felicitation ceremony broadcast dwell on Sony Sports as a part of the seventh season of TPL from December 9 to 14, 2025.
They may also get the prospect to work together with tennis legends reminiscent of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna, together with different top-ranked worldwide athletes on the TPL.
The Race to Gold Masters is a vital cog within the league’s imaginative and prescient and reiterates its dedication to discovering India’s upcoming technology of tennis stars via the league’s distinctive format.
Co-Founder of the Tennis Premier League, Kunal Thakkur, was current on the occasion alongside Sunder Iyer – Hon. Secretary, MSLTA, Dharmender Goel – Co-Owner, Chennai Smashers, Sonali Bendre – Co-Owner, Chennai Smashers and Veekkas Mahamuni – Owner, Yash Mumbai Eagles.
Talking concerning the MSLTA’s collaboration with TPL, Secretary of the MSLTA Sunder Iyer stated, ‘The Tennis Premier League Race to Gold is a superb initiative, giving over 2000 gamers a chance to compete at an elite degree. The MSLTA is happy to increase their help to such tournaments that allow the expansion of the game in India.’
Speaking on the event, Co-Owner, Chennai Smashers, Sonali Bendre stated, ‘Sport performs a vital position in instructing younger athletes about self-discipline and dedication. With this initiative, the TPL and MSLTA are doing a splendid job in giving these athletes a platform to carry out and develop the game in India.’
Co-Owner, Chennai Smashers, Dharmender Goel added, ‘The Race to Gold is a good initiative by the Tennis Premier League, which can assist us unearth the superstars of the long run. As house owners, we’re taking part in our half in elevating the standing of the game in India.’
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League is about for a landmark second, witnessing gamers ranked throughout the Top 50 on the worldwide circuit for the primary time within the match.
With eight groups preventing for the final word prize, the league will likely be performed from December 9 to December 14 on the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. (ANI)