Houdet to mingle with 500 pupils at Ukombozi Primary School – Manzese

Young tennis athletes during a playful session at Kijitonyama Tennis Club. Visisting French International Stephane Houdet is scheduled to mingle with 500 primary school pupils at Ukombozi Primary School, Manzese during a didactic workshop geared to inspire quality socialization among disabled and able-bodied persons in the community

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VISITING wheelchair tennis athlete Stephane Houdet will on Tuesday interact with about 500 primary school pupils aged below eight of Ukombozi Primary School in a didactic workshop geared to promote quality socialization among able bodied children and those with disabilities.

 The community based project that is coordinated by the CCBRT’s advocacy unit at the sprawling Manzese superb using drama, music and dance with intent to create disability awareness right from the core is meant to stimulate a long lasting impact on the lives of children with disabilities.

 Local tennis boss Inger Njau reiterated on the associations desire to promote inclusion of persons with disabilities to mainstream activities from the grassroots level and especially now that wheelchair tennis development is already an integral part of the national tennis agenda.

 While the CCBRT is looking to empower people with disabilities towards social and economic inclusion, Tanzania Tennis emphasized that working with the community would inspire children with disabilities to take up the tennis game at equal footing with the able bodied.

 Prior to the Manzese tour, the French international who arrived earlier today ahead of a one week motivational tour of Tanzania Tennis courtesy of Tanga Cement Company, is scheduled to host a press conference before coordinating a training session among tennis coaches and players at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club.

 He is also scheduled to tour Jangwani Secondary school on his way to Kijitonyama Tennis Club where he is expected to mingle with wheelchair tennis athletes from across various schools and clubs. His tour will climax with an interactive session with patients and doctors at the CCBRT’s Orthopaedic clinic.

 Inger noted: “Our partnership with the CCBRT during Houdet’s tour will make a huge impact as we move towards integrating tennis development at all levels of the community. It is good to note that the institution boasts a strong community based rehabilitation program that would add value to our integration route. As much as we would like to see everyone take up the tennis sport, we are committed to see that people with disabilities are well empowered.”