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Oman fully geared up for tie
against HK
By Sanjay Chakhaiyar
MUSCAT — Oman is fully geared up for their forthcoming Davis Cup tie in
their Asia/Oceania Group II against Hong Kong from July 10 to 12. ''I'm very
confident about my players — Khalid al Nabhani and Mohammed al Nabhani — who
have had a good training camp for their preparation of the all-important
tournament. Also we have a real morale-booster in the sense that for the
first time the Sultanate team will be supported by the sponsors who have
done a tremendous job,'' said Siddiq Al Hashmi, captain of the Oman team
during a function organised at the Oman Tennis Association (OTA)
headquarters.
Khalid and Mohammed, who too were present on the occasion, exuded confidence
in themselves. ''We have got our fitness level back and though it would not
be an easy tie I'm fully satisfied with our preparations,'' said Khalid.
''Our opponents are a talented lot but we will match them in all respect,''
added Khalid. Oman Cables officials who are backing the team are leaving no
stone unturned when it comes to supporting the team to the hilt. ''We will
go all out to back them in Hong Kong and support and cheer them. By
sponsoring the team we are bringing both business and sports together,''
said Hans Meiring, the COO of Oman Cables.
Hussain Al Lawati, the vice-chairman of Oman Cables also spoke on the
occasion and looked pretty pleased to be part of the Oman team. ''As part of
our commitment and responsibility towards the society we are pleased to help
Oman tennis in whatever small way we can'', said Lawati. Kuldip Chadha,
General Manager, Oman Cables also spoke on the good gesture of the company
to promote Oman tennis. Majieed Al Asfoor, the chairman of the Oman Tennis
Association was also present on the occasion. |
