Rafael Nadal This Monday has been new ambassador of the Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation. This was announced by the federation, which announced that the Spanish player visited young Saudi prospects a few days ago at a clinic held in Riyadh.
It is a long-term agreement to try to help promote tennis in the country, with an agreement for Nadal to take time out each year to help the development of youngsters. In addition, there is a plan to build a Rafa Nadal Academy in the country to welcome young talents who aspire to develop a professional career.
“In Saudi Arabia you can see growth and development and I am happy to be a part of it. I continue playing tennis because it’s what I love, but I want to help my sport grow worldwide and in this country there is potential,” Nadal highlighted. “If I can help children pick up a racket or enjoy the benefits of a healthy life, I would be happy to make a difference,” said Nadal.
The Saudi country, in this way, gets a good ambassador to promote its tennis program, ‘Tennis For All’, where he plans to promote tennis from schools. Tennis schools and clubs have grown in the country in recent years and now it is hoped that with Nadal an appreciation program can also be developed to inspire the country’s athletes.
Source: La Verdad
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