July 3: While most students are enjoying the summer break after their mid term exams, some of them have engaged themselves in sports activities to utilize their holidays meaningfully.

Here, at the Changlimithang Tennis Court, more than 70 students from different schools in Thimphu are learning the basic of playing Tennis.

The summer tennis coaching camp is categorized into four divisions- under 10, 12, 14 and the regular player. The students are taught coordination, ball controlling and handling.

Apart from the coaching, the tennis enthusiasts also engage in fun games at times. They said the programme is interesting and is a healthy way to spend their vacation.

The national tennis coach Tshering Namgay said participation and interest from among the students in tennis is increasing. He said many applicants had to be denied participation in this coaching camp mainly due to lack of professional coaches.

Tennis coaching is also given during the winter vacation. The two week long coaching camp started on Tuesday and is organized by the Bhutan Tennis Federation.