Lagos Lawn Tennis Club to support Tanya Okpala’s rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

By Olanrewaju Akojede

Lagos, June 7, 2024 (NAN) The management of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club says it will support the rehabilitation of ace tennis star, Tanya Okpala, as part of its commitment to the welfare of outstanding players.

The management of the foremost Lawn Tennis Club in Nigeria made this known on Friday in a statement by its President, Temitope Abere.

Abere said that the club had decided to support the tennis star, currently undergoing rehabilitation in Anambra.

Abere revealed that the club which is the pioneer recreational club in Africa, has a track record of impacting positively on the lives of distinguished sports personalities, particularly tennis players who made the nation proud.

“As you well know, our club was founded in the year 1895 as a foremost recreational club in the country.

“We have an enviable record for excellence and we are very much committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for the discovery and nurturing of talented players who fly the nation’s flag in international tourneys,” he said.

Abere further revealed that Tanya Okpala’s father was a member of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club which provided a solid platform to stardom.

“When we read that Tanya had fallen on hard times we felt it is part of our corporate responsibility to reach out to the family and support her in the little way we can.

“Our prayer is that Tanya will continue to get good care so that she recovers in good time and continues to do what she loves to do best; play lawn tennis,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tanya Okpala came into the national limelight as a teenage tennis star in the 90s.

She was a regular feature of several grassroots lawn tennis tournaments in the country.

She performed excellently well before traveling out of the country for professional exploits before her recent dilemma.

The low-keyed charity event will take place at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Lord Rumens Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on June 9. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Dianabasi Effiong