Multi-talented kid Chukwudubem Amasiani’s meteoric rise in tennis and other sports, has taken the Nigerian sports scene by storm, writesClose followers of Nigerian tennis are watching with rapt attention, there’s a new sheriff in town or if you like, a new kid on the tennis block.
Following the absence of the fast-rising Murewa Egbeyemi, Malcolm Osaji, runner-up in the last three ITA Junior Circuit tournaments before then, was favourite to win, but Amasiani had other ideas. Amasiani has been uncomfortable playing in the 10 and under category, which he belongs, reason why he featured in the boys 12 and under category at the just-concluded Azimuth Junior Tennis Championship in Lagos.
“The kids were so excited about the different sports and wanted to try everything. We eventually narrowed down to swimming, gymnastics and tennis and participating mostly on Saturdays,” Amasiani’s mother, Judith, told our correspondent. “Duby also excelled in swimming at this time, becoming the best backstroke swimmer in his age category at the National Stadium swimming pool.”
“I’ve participated in many club tournaments within the FCT, notably the Abuja Junior League in 2019, where we emerged winners of the tournament. At the last Abuja holiday tournament 2021, we also emerged winners.”“He can also play in defence; he is a ball-playing defender who has good control, his decision-making is good and has a great pass as well,” he said.
“It’s actually not easy but my mum makes it less stressful by planning our day properly and seeing that we follow through. Also, having siblings that are equally competing is very encouraging,” Amasiani stated.She said, “I really don’t know how, but I noticed the strategy we employed just works for the kids. We ensure there is no holiday in academics and sports, hence making both a way of life. Even during the holidays, there is time for studies and time for sports.
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