Oman triumphs at Diplomatic Club's Tennis Tournament
Muscat: Team Oman emerged victorious in a thrilling finale against Team India at the International Tennis Team Championship 2025, hosted at the Diplomatic Club's tennis courts. The high-energy tournament was organized by the Diplomatic Club of Muscat, drawing 15 teams and around 55 players representing over 15 nationalities.
In the championship match, Oman's Abdul Malik Al-Oufi defeated India's Hassan Haider 9/4 in the opening singles. India responded with a 9/5 win in doubles, with Hassan and Sivan Govind overcoming Abdullah Al-Yahuaey and Muneer Al-Rawahi. The deciding singles saw Muneer Al-Rawahi dominate Vikram Gokhale 9/0, securing a 2-1 victory for Oman.
Participating teams included four from Oman, two from India, and others from Italy, the UK, Indonesia, Lebanon, the Netherlands, the Commonwealth, and three teams from the Rest of the World. The tournament featured a round-robin format across four groups, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale. Each team clash consisted of three pro-set matches: singles, doubles, and a second singles match.
The event was honored by the presence of:
• H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Al-Zadjali (Chief Guest)
• Mr. GV Srinivasan, Indian Ambassador to Oman
• Mr. Ahmed Al-Azkawi, CEO, OQEP
• Mr. Babu Rajendran, Chairman, India Social Club
• Mr. Shakeel KM, Secretary, India Social Club
Charm Majolica, Director of the Diplomatic Club, stated:
'We are proud to host such a prestigious and inclusive sporting event that not only showcases talent but builds bridges between cultures. The energy, sportsmanship, and friendships forged on these courts embody everything the Diplomatic Club stands for.'
Mr. Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, added:
'This tournament perfectly aligns with Europcar's mission of supporting dynamic, multicultural experiences. We are thrilled to support an event that highlights excellence, teamwork, and international harmony through sport.'
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