
43rd All India Major Port Lawn Tennis Tournament begins at NMPA
The Hindu
The 43rd All India Major Port Lawn Tennis Tournament 2024-25 began at the New Mangalore Port Sports Complex, NMPA on Wednesday.
The 43rd All India Major Port Lawn Tennis Tournament 2024-25 began at the New Mangalore Port Sports Complex, NMPA on Wednesday.
Being held under the banner of the Major Ports Sports Control Board and organised by the NMP Sports Council, the tournament will witness three days of intense competition among India’s leading major ports till March 7, said a release.
NMPA deputy chairperson S. Shanthi and chief vigilance officer K. Padmanabhachar inaugurated the event in the presence of the Capt. Manoj Joshi, president, and Ramesh K., general secretary, of the NMP Sports Council.
The tournament brought together players from eight major ports across the country, divided into two competitive pools: Pool A – New Mangalore Port, Chennai Port, Mormugao Port, Vishakhapatnam Port. Pool B – Paradip Port, Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Deendayal Port.
The opening matches saw thrilling action on the courts with Vishakhapatnam Port defeating Chennai Port with a close 3-2 victory and NMPA winning against Mormugao Port by 3-1.