Monday 5 November 2012

Mohamed joins the fray



LAWYER Mohamed Ridza Abdullah may be a new kind on  the block but has expressed his confidence of being the  surprise package at the CEO and Celebrity Charity Tennis,  scheduled on Dec 9, at National Tennis Centre in Kuala  Lumpur.
A former training partner of former national No 1 V.  Selvam, the 42-year-old played for Kuala Lumpur in the  Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) tennis competitions  in 1985 and 1986.
"I was actively involved in tennis during my schooldays at  Alam Shah Science School and started playing for my school.  In those days, students of my school make up the entire state  team,” said Mohamed at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur  yesterday.
“Selvam and I are from Negri Sembilan but I moved to KL  because of studies. However, we still kept in-touch and  trained together.
Expressing rave reviews on the event, Mohamed, who  plays twice a week, is determined to do well
"The event provides a good opportunity for not only charity  but also networking. As a member of the Royal Kuala Lumpur  Rotary Club, I also do a lot of charity work,” he said.
Incepted in 2008, the tournament is making its return after   a one-year lapse.
Players will play five doubles matches each with different   partners and those, who accumulate the most points will be   declared the winners.
Each player will have to contribute a minimum of RM1,000   as participation fees while companies wanting to become    corporate donors must purse RM5,000 to have its logos in the   tournament’s publicity materials.
Corporate Communication head Wan Abdillah Wan Nawi  said the tournament is expected to attract 44 players.
“ Radio personality Seelan Paul and Sarawak Lawn Tennis  Association president Datuk Patrick Liew are among the  confirmed participants,” said Wan Abdillah.
The NSTP has also had a new tie-up with eCEOs Sdn Bhd as  the joint-partner for the charity event. - www.nst.com.my