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Octogenarians Ace Serve at Senior Tennis Fest
6 Jul
Summary
- Tournament featured 125 players from seven states.
- Two octogenarians participated, showcasing remarkable skill.
- Rs. 2 lakh prize money awarded across age categories.
The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 recently took place in Madurai from June 26 to 28. The competition included singles and doubles events across seven age categories, from 40+ to 75+.
Approximately 125 veteran players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated. This turnout indicates the event's increasing significance. Notably, two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy, competed, alongside accomplished players who have represented India internationally.
Winners in the singles categories included Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+). The doubles champions were also determined across various age groups. Trophies and a total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh were awarded to the top performers.
The TNSTC, with a membership of 550 players, regularly organizes four tournaments annually across South India. Kauvery Hospital provided crucial medical support throughout the event. The next tournament leg is scheduled for Tiruchirappalli in September 2026.
