Tennis Legends Give Dubai Sports City Ultimate Tick of Approval |
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Mansour Bahrami, Stefan Edberg, Paul Haarhuis, and Wayne Ferreira Impressed with Dubai's Upcoming Home of Tennis Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mansour Bahrami, Stefan Edberg, Paul Haarhuis, and Wayne Ferreira gave Dubai Sports City (DSC)Dubai Sports City (DSC)
the ultimate professional tick of approval when the Tennis Legends visited Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City, home of the David Lloyd Tennis Academy, due to open in 2009. The stars were introduced to the world's first integrated sports city by members of the Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City team, and were particularly impressed with plans for the Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City academies campus.
"It's great to see a project like Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City that will nurture the talents of the younger generation in the UAE, encouraging all kids to participate in all sports and providing those with dreams of becoming professional with the facilities and support to do so," said Mansour Bahrami.
Stefan Edberg was also impressed with the project's ambitious plans and pleased by the support for all sports in Dubai, his feelings were expressed in one word: "WOW!"
Tennis is one of the core sports supported by Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City, which will be home to the David Lloyd Tennis Academy, which will include nine outdoor courts and six indoor courts.
"We're very happy to welcome the players from this year's Legends "Rock" Dubai event. All of them have inspired millions and made an outstanding contribution to the game of tennis," said Malcolm Thorpe, Marketing Director, Sports Business, Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City.
"Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City will be one of the most advanced destinations for tennis enthusiasts, so approval from some of the best players in the world is extremely significant for us as a group," he added.
Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City is one of the co-sponsors for The Legends "Rock" Dubai, organised by Delwood, which is taking place at Dubai Tennis Stadium.
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About Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City:
Dubai Sports City (DSC)Dubai Sports City (DSC), the cornerstone project of Dubailand, is a $4 billion, 50 million square feet mixed-use development which will be the world's first integrated purpose-built sports city.
The development will be built around five major sports venues and feature a series of major sports academy facilities. For further information, please visit www.dubaisportscity.com.
About David Lloyd Tennis Academy:
The David Lloyd Tennis Academy in Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City is scheduled to open early in 2010. The academy will operate with the goal of developing talented youngsters on court through developing modern techniques, hard work, dedication and determination.
Former British Davis Cup Captain David Lloyd is creating an environment where everyone can learn, develop and grow as well as participate in leagues and events for more competitive players.
The David Lloyd Academy at Dubai Sport City will provide everyone with the confidence and skills to realise their full potential.
© Press Release 2008
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