The morning of June 14 began with energy, excitement, and joy at Lilongwe Sports Club, as
young players filled the courts with smiles, determination, and true love for the game. 64
young athletes between the ages of 12 and 16 competed in the Junior Tennis Championship, a
quarterly tournament designed to keep the spirit of tennis thriving in Malawi. Players from
Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Ntcheu faced off in matches across Under-14 and Under-16 boys’ and
girls’ categories.
Apart from the competition, the event was a powerful platform for building confidence,
discipline, and connection, while advancing our mission of sustainability, talent identification,
and community engagement.
Thanks to Lilongwe Golf Club for generously providing the venue, we are now preparing for the
next tournament this September, and you can help make it happen. By sponsoring a young
athlete, partnering with us, or just showing up to cheer you and make a big difference. Among
the top 14 positions up for grabs, MATCH Foundation athletes topped the medal list with 8
medals while Ntcheu team took 6 medals.
“Every serve, every cheer, and every handshake on that court is a step toward a stronger, more connected future for youth in Malawi. This is more than a game—it’s a movement.”
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