THE country is back in the fold of the global tennis community after the International Tennis Federation lifted the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) last Sunday.
“I am pleased to confirm that the ITF Board of Directors has decided to lift the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association … in accordance with Article 5 of the ITF Constitution,” ITF president David Haggerty said in a letter dated January 21 to Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
“I would like to thank you and your team, particularly Mr. Ramon Suzara, for your proactive approach to resolving Philta’s governance issues in accordance with our shared values of good governance, transparency, and accountability,” Haggerty said.
“Philta’s return to active ITF membership is a significant moment for tennis in the Philippines and the Asian region, and the ITF is highly motivated to support Philta in its efforts to develop, grow and promote the sport in the coming years,” he added.
Tolentino thanked Haggerty and the ITF for reinstating Philta, which was suspended for three years on governance issues.
