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ZIMBABWE’S top-ranked tennis player Takanyi Garanganga returned to training in the United States last Tuesday following a short break. The Sunday Mail touched base with him and here is the 24-year-old’s story . . .
I’m managing here. Things are not as great as they may seem, for me being able to travel to some events. Financially, support that I receive from my parents is almost non-existent and that could make things even more challenging.
Recently the team and I have partnered with PR group ElvieG to increase the chances of landing some sponsors.
Currently, I am doing the best that I can.
There are some events I am scheduled to participate in in Europe over the summer, so my schedule is pretty busy.
With regards to sacrifice, I make decisions knowing what it can cost me in my career at this point.
Lately, it has been really tough with finances and during the last Davis Cup (match against Bosnia) I lost three weeks out of my schedule and a lot of income, but I love national duty!
As for my hopes and goals, nothing has changed, I’m working smarter and hope to be able to inspire young players to do great things.
I really would not want to see the next wave of players having to juggle so much to be competitive, hence why I’m so passionate about S4A (Sports 4 Socialisation) and how we truly shift the culture in Africa and how we view sport.
S4S works to improve the lives and stimulate the social inclusion of children with disabilities and their families in Zimbabwe.
It aims for a society that knows, accepts and feels that disability doesn’t mean inability; where no disabled child lives in isolation; where children with disabilities develop themselves to reach their maximum potential; and where families have the insights and economic means to take care of their children’s needs.
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