BTA Launches Beach Tennis

Beach tennis is an Olympic sport which does not require construction of facilities. BTA president, Oaitse Thipe told Sport Monitor that beach tennis is meant to encourage tennis participation across the country. “International Tennis Federation (ITF) beach tennis has donated equipment which we will be sharing with the public at large through our affiliates and schools.

This type of tennis is cheaper than the main stream one and can be played anywhere,” Thipe said. He explained that since beach tennis is an Olympic sport and its coaches will be empowered by Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC). Thipe added that there will not have to stretch their budget in construction of new courts because it is played on sand.