Guwahati: Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated the 24th Anup Lahoty India Club Open Tennis Tournament at India Club today.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Mukhi hailed the initiative of the organizer and said that the tournament is one of the prominent events of this region which provides the budding players to exhibit their skill-set to grab higher opportunities. He also said that the tournament has also given opportunity to the budding players to showcase their sporting acumen and get noticed at state and national forum. He also hoped that the tournament will continue to promote sportsmanship and strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie among the participating players. He also said that the seriousness and professionalism with which the tournament is organised and played will definitely help this sports to raise its standards and popularity in the state.
President of India Club Bijan Choudhary and General Secretary Biswadeep Bora were also present at the inaugural function. This is stated in a release.
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