Niki Poonacha supports a social cause
The Hindu
He is helping in organising a men’s ranking tournament in Chennai
Former National champion Niki Poonacha is finding time for a social cause amidst his tennis training. The 26-year-old Niki, who had won the last ITF men’s tournament here in April, is helping in organising a men’s ranking tournament in Chennai in collaboration with Rotaract Club of Madras and the Tennishub. “The tournament will be held at the PowerPak Tennis Academy from September 2 to 5. The winner and runner-up will get ₹10,000 and ₹5,000,” said Niki. “All the funds raised from the event will be donated to Mahaishwar School for mentally challenged.”
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