 Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 28 Aug 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 28 Aug 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 28 Aug 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 28 Aug 2009 |  Photographer: Prince Madema
Date: 28 Aug 2009 | |
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| 27 Aug 2009 - Burundi - Prince Madema | |
| Burundi and Kenya dominate 12 & under East Africa Circuit |
Host nation Burundi emerged victorious in the boys’ tournaments at the ITF/CAT 12 & under East Africa Circuit thanks to Nkurunziza Saidi’s impressive performances which saw him claim both titles. The girls’ competition was dominated by Kenya; Cherryl Fouasso won the first tournament with Stephanie Mbaya securing the second.
The tournaments followed a three-day training camp which was conducted by the ITF Development Officer for the region, Prince Madema. The event, which was held in Bujumbura, Burundi, was the first circuit of this age group and attracted six countries from the region. The circuit is seen as a tool to identify and nurture talent while the players are still young. This year the best players were then selected to join the 14 & under circuit which followed immediately after at the same venue. This will be followed by a second week of the 14 & under circuit in Kigali, Rwanda.
Liberat Hincintuka, President of the Federation de Tennis du Burundi, said: “We are really grateful for the ITF to give us this opportunity to host such an important event for our juniors. We hope the players and the coaches will continue to work hard so that players with talent can realize their dreams.”
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