Young Tennis Prodigy Riya Wins AITA’s Female Player of the Year
Riya, an eight-year-old tennis prodigy from Oakridge International School, Mohali, has made history by becoming the youngest female player to win the All India Tennis Association’s (AITA) Player of the Year award. Starting at the young age of four, Riya quickly fell in love with the sport and began participating in regional competitions when she was only six. With her exceptional consistency in tournaments, she has earned recognition from the AITA and secured a spot in the India Book of Records.
Recently, Riya broke records by becoming the youngest Indian to compete in the AITA CS7 U12 championships. She has also won the Khedo Punjab Tennis Tournament (U-14) and received a gold medal and cash prize of INR 10,000/-. Her accomplishments have been widely celebrated, and Riya has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of her family, coaches, and Oakridge International School.
Principal Suman Kalra of Oakridge International School has praised Riya’s grit and determination, acknowledging her impressive achievements and contributions to the school’s reputation. Oakridge International School Mohali provides the best training and state-of-the-art facilities to its students, including tennis, wall climbing, swimming, soccer, athletics, and basketball, emphasizing the importance of athletics as a way to develop life skills.
Riya’s success is a shining example of what students can achieve with hard work, dedication, and the right resources and support. Oakridge International School is committed to empowering its students to become champions in all aspects of life, and Riya’s achievement is a testament to the school’s commitment to excellence.
Re-Reported from the story originally published in ANI
