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
