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IIT Kharagpur’s tennis players to be trained by former Paes coach
US-based alumnus and entrepreneur Vinod Gupta has roped in US-based TJ Hyman to start a training programme for enthusiasts at IIT Kharagpur
Kolkata TJ Hyman, the former coach of India tennis ace Leander Paes will train tennis enthusiasts at IIT Kharagpur, a statement said on Monday.
Among the other sports, a major thrust has been given on tennis with US-based alumnus and entrepreneur Vinod Gupta facilitating a training programme and sports kit upgradation.
He has roped in the US-based Hyman, to start a training programme for enthusiasts at IIT Kharagpur.
Hyman has earlier coached in the Britannia Amritraj Tennis programme. He will be assisted by Warren Rhomfeld from the US Professional Tennis Association.
“I love tennis as a game and exercise. I want IITKgp team to be the best that’s why I have asked T J Hyman, coach of Leander Paes, to train the IITKgp team. He is one of the finest tennis coaches. There are endless opportunities to give back as an alum and this time sports is on my agenda to promote wellness among the students,” said Vinod Gupta, who funded the management and law schools at IIT Kharagpur.
The institute has allocated an amount of Rs. 10 crore for upgrading and renovating sports activities to host the Inter IIT 2019.
“This is in addition to the annual sports budget of Rs 1.5 crore allocated by the Institute. IIT Kharagpur will be building two synthetic courts each for tennis, basketball and volleyball, one synthetic athletic track, an indoor stadium with food court,” the statement said.
