Alaere Benjamin Defends PAMO Junior Tennis Title As Sakwe, Joshua, Ogoriba Emerge Champions
By Jonah Fubara, YENAGOA –Â Alaere Benjamin successfully defended her title in the U-14 Girls category as the third edition of the PAMO Junior Tennis Tournament produced exciting contests and emerging champions.
Benjamin retained her crown after another impressive outing in the competition, beating off the challenge from Peculiar Williams, who finished as runner-up.
Her successful title defence was one of the highlights of the tournament, underlining her consistency and competitive edge among the young players.
In the U-14 Boys category, Goodluck Sakwe emerged champion after a keenly contested competition, while Isreal Abiah finished in second place.
Excellency Ogoriba claimed the top spot in the U-12 Boys category following a closely fought contest, with Emmanuel Williams taking the runner-up position.
Ayebafiye Joshua also emerged champion in the U-12 category, while Smile Korumene finished second.
The tournament provided a platform for young tennis players to showcase their talents and gain valuable competitive experience, with the performances highlighting the growing interest in grassroots tennis development.
The PAMO Junior Tennis Tournament is sponsored by Alfred Koripamo, a former State and National Number One tennis champion, who has continued to support junior tennis through the competition.
With Benjamin successfully retaining her U-14 Girls crown and other young players making their mark, the third edition further demonstrated the depth of emerging tennis talent at the grassroots level.
