Priti Rijal

Priti Rijal
Country (sports)    Nepal
Residence Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal
Born (1991-12-25) December 25, 1991
Biratnagar, Nepal
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[1]

Priti Rijal (Nepali: प्रीति रिजाल), (born December 25, 1991) is a nationally ranked Nepali professional tennis player. She was awarded the Tennis scholarship from Collin College, Texas, USA.[2] She was appointed as a Brand Ambassador of Universal Access for Children Affected by Aids in Nepal (UCAAN), in 2010.[2]

Early life

Priti Rijal was born in Biratnagar, Nepal. Her elder brother Utsav Rijal[3] is also a professional lawn tennis player.

Tennis career

She started playing tennis from the age of 12.[4] She has participated in many national and international tennis championships. She also coached at Eagle Fustar in Fremont, CA for several months.

Career statistics and awards

Singles: 5 finals[5]

Outcome Year Championship
Winner 2007Nepal8th NIB Open Tennis Tournament
Winner 2008Nepal1st APF Tennis Tournament
Winner2009Nepal9th NIB Open Tennis Tournament
Winner 2009Nepal5th National Games
Winner2009Nepal2nd APF Tennis Tournament

References

  1. ↑ "Nepali Player Profile".
  2. 1 2 "weaving int'l dreams Priti Rijal". The Kathmandu Post.
  3. ↑ http://www.tennisexplorer.com/player/rijal/
  4. ↑ "My Republica's cover on Priit's tennis career". MyRepublica.
  5. ↑ "UCAAN Brand Ambassador: Priti Rijal". UCAAN magazine.



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