Zambia makes historic return to prestigious southern zone junior tennis tournament

The Zambia Tennis Association (ZTA) has made a historic return to the prestigious Southern Zone CAT/ITF Under 14 and Under 16 boys and girls Junior Tournament, sending a team of 11 players to compete in Windhoek, Namibia.

This marked Zambia’s first participation in CAT/ITF events in over 11 years, a significant achievement for the nation’s tennis community under the leadership of the Lighton Musonda-led ZTA executive.

The Zambian team consists of promising young athletes who have undergone intensive training in preparation for the tournament.

The players would compete across four categories: boys and girls 14 and under, and boys and girls 16 and under.

The team was accompanied by officials Sydney Soko, Maggie Mutale, and Patulani Jere, who will provide essential support and guidance to the players throughout the competition.

This historic return underscored Zambia’s growing momentum in tennis development, with the nation seeking to bolster its presence on both the regional and international tennis circuits.

As the tournament kicks off on January 10, all eyes would be on Team Zambia as it marks a successful return to international junior tennis.

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