TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF MALDIVES - Key Persons
Coach Kumar (Nepalese) is an International Tennis Federation recognised coach who joined TAM in 2017. His keen instinct and skills in organising good training sessions and tournaments is a vital value added to the association.
Achievements
National Ranked #1 player from 2007 to 2012 in Nepal
Certified as a Tennis Professional in 2008 (PTR Professional Tennis Registry)
Represented Nepal at :-
Asian Games Guangzahou,China 2010
ITF Pro Circuit Chennai, India 2012
University tennis Guangzahou,China 2006
ITF u18 in Kolkotta,Delhi,Chandigarh,India 2002
Coach National Tennis Federation of Nepal from 2012 to 2017
Coach Harsha (Sri Lankan) has a successful background of coaching tennis over the years as well as a tennis player. Coach Harsha is also an International Tennis Federation recognised tennis coach having completed several training courses as a tennis coach mainly focusing on development of younger generation into the tennis world.
Coach Ivo Fonseco (Portuguese) is an International Tennis Federation recognised coach who joined TAM in 2021. His keen instinct and skills in organising good training sessions and tournaments is a vital value added to the association and the National Team representing in International events such Asian Games, Davis Cup & The Billie Jean Kings cup.
Coach Suren (Sri Lankan) has a successful background of coaching tennis over past years as well. Coach Suren too has conducted and completed training courses as a tennis coach in Maldives mainly focusing on development of younger generation into the tennis world.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- President
Ahmed Hafeez is a successful and well-known businessman in the Maldives. He has enthusiastically contributed to the development of tennis in the country. Mr.Hafeez is serving his first term as the President of TAM and brings with him a wealth of vision from his business endeavours, and provides stewardship and guidance to lead the organisation to new heights. He himself is an avid tennis player who is a regular member at the organisation who has won tournaments in the country in the past.
Job Titles:
- Honorary President
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ahmed Nazeer is a successful and well-known entrepreneur in the Maldives. He has enthusiastically contributed to the development of sports, particularly tennis in the country. Mr.Nazeer brings with him experience from his business endeavours and provides a corporate and efficiency-based philosophy to the development of TAM. Under his leadership, direction and guidance, TAM has witnessed significant progress over the last 6 years, particularly in terms of facilities available to players and the development of players.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Technical Director of TAM
A Banker by profession and a previous National Singles Champion Mr. Shaam, was the Technical Director of TAM, before being elected to the Executive Committee in 2016. Mr. Shaam provides technical advice to TAM voluntarily. He is also in the Appeals Committee of TAM which reviews requests and appeals on the YDP groupings.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Treasurer
Mr.Rameez is currently serving his third term as Treasurer and an EXCO member. Mr. Rameez is responsible for all financial matters of TAM and reports to the EXCO. An Accountant by profession, Mr. Rameez brings 10 years of experience from the private sector to TAM.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Vice President
A keen tennis lover and Airline Captain by profession, Mr. Ameen has been one of the most active Vice President that TAM has seen. Mr. Ameen is serving his second 4-year term as the Vice President of TAM. Mr. Ameen closely supervises the daily functioning and management of TAM.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mr.Yusuf is serving his fifth term as the TAM General Secretary and has been involved in the management of tennis for over 15 years. Mr. Yusuf, himself a tennis player, has been in public service for the last 20 years.
Job Titles:
- Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE