Former tennis champion inspiring young talents on Praslin |17 June 2025

Young players ready to follow in the footsteps of their seniors (Photo: Contributed)

Former tennis champion inspiring young talents on Praslin

By Mandy Bertin

‘I hope to see the next top Seychellois tennis player hailing from Praslin’, coach Jamal Nibourette

Tennis is a sport which may has not gained the popularity like football, volleyball and basketball in Seychelles. But still across the years, Seychelles produced several players in this sport and Jamal Nibourette is one of them. The former tennis player who once dominated the courts, is now a coach who is inspired and dedicated to develop the skills of young tennis talents on Praslin.

Sports NATION met coach Jamal and Miss Melissa De Charmoy Lablache to learn more about a new initiative to develop tennis on Praslin.

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