Funding for courts in Sabah

TENNIS enthusiasts in Sandakan can look forward to better days after the government’s recent announcement to resurface four courts. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Peter Pang En Yin revealed that RM128,000 has been approved for the project at the tennis centre owned by the Sandakan Municipal Council. Sabah Tennis Association president Johnson Koh said the minister made the surprise announcement during a friendly match between the association, its affiliate the Sandakan Tennis Association and the Sibu Recreation Club. Koh revealed the courts are under the care of the Sandakan Tennis Association and described the resurfacing project as a windfall for tennis enthusiasts in the east coast district. “The new courts will help further promote the sport in the district,” he said. Koh also said that the Sabah Tennis Association’s 26th Inter Affiliate championship this year will be held in Kota Kinabalu on May 25-27. “Kota Kinabalu will be the favourites to defend their title but there may be a few surprises from other districts,” he said of the tournament which will see six districts competing in four categories — men, women,juniors and veterans. By Roy Goh (NST)