In this little tournament participated 8 doubles teams. Athletes from Mauritius, South Africa, France, Russia and Ireland were satisfied with this exciting game. Among the participants were Mariska Venter (RSA) 30th and Leon Els (RSA) 40th in ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Ranking, they are trying to qualify for the Paralympic Games 2016 in Rio.

Sitting Beach Tennis is based on the rules for Paralympic Sitting Beach Volley, but the score was counted under the rules of Beach Tennis.

Integration of Sitting Beach Tennis in all competitions of Beach Tennis will help people with disabilities demonstrate the right to be full participants in society.
Who knows, if cultivate both of these sports, perhaps, very soon, they will be recognized by the program of the Olympic Games? Now Beach Tennis is for everyone!

Ivan Syrov for BTRussia.com