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Date: 14 Jan 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 14 Jan 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 14 Jan 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 14 Jan 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 14 Jan 2009 | |
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| 14 Jan 2009 - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Prince Madema | |
| Burundi claim team competition in Tanzania |
Burundi came out on top in the East Africa Junior Championships which finished at the weekend in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, claiming victory in three of the four competitions. This domination ensured they were crowned champions and retained the team trophy for the second year running.
Nikita Dawda’s victory in the girls’ 14 & under event helped Kenya to second place in the team competition. She overcame Semira Michael (ETH) 61 63 in the final. In the boys’ 14 & under section, Guy-Orly Iradukunda (BDI) defeated Ibrahim Shabani (TAN) 62 61 in the final.
In the 16 & under event, Burundi came out top in both the boys’ and girls’ sections. Laura Syori (BDI) won the girls’ event by defeating Shufaa Changawa (KEN) 16 61 62. In the boys’ section, it was an all-Burundian battle for the top spot with Hassan Ndayishimiye overcoming Iddrissa Ndayisenga 64 75.
The proceedings finished with the President of the Tanzania Tennis Association, Mr Dennis Makoi, thanking the sponsors and the ITF/CAT for their continuous support. ITF Development Administrator Frank Couraud, who was present at the tournament, thanked the Federation for a well organised event. He also acknowledged the media who covered the event very well.
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