Oman Tennis Association chairman not to run for second term
Date
9/29/2016 1:13:19 AM
The chairman of the Oman Tennis Association (OTA), Mutassim al Zadjali, who had initially confirmed that he would be running for a second term, on Tuesday decided not to contest, turning the race into a three-way affair.
The nominations for the OTA elections, scheduled for November 17, closed on Tuesday. Zadjali told Muscat Daily on Tuesday, 'My decision has been well-thought over and after weighing all aspects, I have decided not to contest. The clubs have also expressed their desire to seek a change and I respect their views. I would continue my support for the sport of tennis. I wish all the best to the contestants.' He added, 'It is an encouraging development to see the chairmen of clubs joining the race for association chiefs. Even in the OTA elections, we have two clubs presidents in fray. It augurs well for the future. I wish all the three candidates all the best.' Masirah Club's chief Adil al Zarei and Quriyat Club's chairman Khalid al Badi are in the race for the top post, along with Ahmed al Yahmadi, former general secretary of both the OTA and the Oman Hockey Association. One candidate each for two positions Following the closing of the nominations, it has been revealed that Siddiq al Hashmi, the current OTA treasurer, and Mundhir al Mandhry, a former national team tennis player, are set to be elected unopposed. Mandhry had filed his nomination for the post of general secretary.
Siddiq al Hashmi, OTA treasurer
Hashmi told Muscat Daily, 'I am thankful to the clubs and other members for reposing their trust in me. I hope to continue to serve the sport in the best possible manner.' Four-way contest for vice-chairmanship Oman's No 1 player Khalid al Nabhani will be involved in a four-way contest for the post of the OTA vice-chairman. The other three are incumbent vice-chairman Salim Abubakar, Al Bashayr Club chief Rashid al Hashmi and OTA board member Abdullah Mukadam. Also, there are ten candidates in fray for the five posts as OTA members. They are Saud al Balushi, Khalil al Busafi, Mossa al Hinai, Ahmed al Yafeei, Ahmed al Hassan, Said al Barmani, Mohammed al Amri, Mohammed al Hatmi, Ahmed al Hajri and Nasser al Balushi.
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