Representatives from Tennis New Zealand and Aotearoa Maori Tennis Affiliation joined ITHF CEO Dan Faber and Honorary President Kim Clijsters on Heart Court docket to current a Toana Whakairo Carving on the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Tennis New Zealand and Aotearoa Maori Tennis Affiliation joined
ITHF Honorary President Kim Clijsters on Heart Court docket on the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 21, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) was offered with a conventional Māori Toanga Whakairo carving by Tennis New Zealand and Aotearoa Māori Tennis Affiliation right now on the Infosys Hall of Fame Open.
The carving, honoring a gathering of cultures and tennis, was offered to ITHF in recognition and gratitude for offering a impartial venue for New Zealand’s Davis Cup tie in September 2021. The ITHF served as host for the tie between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, because of Covid journey restrictions in New Zealand on the time.
“On behalf of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, thanks to Tennis New Zealand and Aotearoa Māori Tennis Affiliation for this touching reward,” mentioned ITHF Honorary President Kim Clijsters, who obtained the carving alongside ITHF CEO Dan Faber and President Patrick McEnroe.
“The ITHF was glad to help Tennis New Zealand in a time of want. The teamwork between our organizations is emblematic for all that’s nice about tennis, and its skill to deliver cultures collectively.”
Tennis New Zealand President Terri-Ann Scorer and Aotearoa Māori Tennis Affiliation President Richard Garratt offered the Toanga Whakairo to the ITHF on Centre Court docket. Scorer and Garratt had been joined by grasp carver Maaka Te Moana, Narragansett First Nations Tribe Chief Sachem Anthony Dean Stanton, Tribal consultant Thawn Harris, and Newport Metropolis Councilwoman Lynn Cegile.
The Toanga Whakairo consists of the likeness of a bald eagle, symbolizing the indigenous peoples of America, and the Huia feather, symbolizing the Māori folks of New Zealand. Maaka Te Moana described his design as “symbolizing all cultures world wide”, with the determine, Tekoteko, embracing the feather as a way of belonging and id.
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In regards to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit group that preserves and promotes the historical past of tennis and celebrates its champions, thereby serving as a significant companion within the progress of tennis globally. The ITHF is positioned in Newport, Rhode Island, in america, with Hall of Famers hailing from 27 nations world wide. The Hall of Fame honors these legends and chronicles the game’s historical past in a complete interactive museum in Newport and programming to rejoice the game world wide. For info on the International Tennis Hall of Fame and its applications, go to tennisfame.com.
Megan Erbes
International Tennis Hall of Fame
merbes@tennisfame.com
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Tennis New Zealand and Aotearoa Maori Tennis Affiliation Presents ITHF with Carving
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