Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Soft Tennis Association (SSTA) in collaboration with+ SJK (C ) St James has kick started a scouting programme early this month.
It is aimed at promoting soft tennis while identifying potential new talents in Sabah.
State head coach KK Chin, who conducted the two-hour session from 4-6pm held every Saturday at the Likas tennis Courts, believes they are on the right track with the positive response received.
“We are very happy that a total of 35 students have signed, up with rackets and balls provided for them, throughout the session, and we will organise a tournament for them at the end of this two-month programme.
“I must say that I am very impressed with the commitment shown by the players since day one and this is clearly a very good sign for the sport in the future.
“We will also be organising a training programme for those players who wish to continue, and I am confident that we will be able to produce more players to represent the states for future international tournaments,” he said.
Tan Koh Xyn, a student from SJK (C) St James and Nur Sophia Isabella Syaiful from SK Api Api Kota Kinabalu clinched third place in the girls’ under-12 category at the MSSM competition held in Johor last week.
Meanwhile, the official opening ceremony held at the Tennis courts on Wednesday that drew 80 attendees was graced by Nominated State Assemblywoman Grace Lee Li Mei, who is also the state body’s patron. She was accompanied by President Justin Liew.
