Gujarat ITF Pro 2015 kicks off: Prize money USD 25,000
April 05, 2015
Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today inaugurated Gujarat ITF Pro 2015 for Women tournament organized by Ahmedabad City Tennis Foundation. The tournament has prize money of US$ 25,000 attached to it.
The Chief Minister also laid stone for Tennis Coaching Academy/stadium on this occasion. She was joined by ACTF President and Ashima group founder Chintan Parikh in this ceremony. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has allocated a piece of land for proposed tennis stadium at Sardar Patel stadium complex in Ahmedabad.
Chief Minister conducted draw for competitions that shall take place between selected 32 players. 8 days long tournament will be participated by players from more than 40 countries.
Speaking on this occasion Chintan Parikh said that in future the tournament will have 50,000 USD and even 1,00,000 USD prize money attached to it. Hes aid Sports Authority of Gujarat bears 75% cost of training to players.
-DeshGujarat
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