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1st female president for Lawn Tennis Association

London: A woman has been appointed to head the Lawn Tennis Association for the first time in the British organization's 125-year history.   Cathie Sabin assumed the presidency at the LTA's annual general meeting on Wednesday. 

India TV News Desk Updated on: December 12, 2013 6:40 IST
1st female president for lawn tennis association
1st female president for lawn tennis association

London: A woman has been appointed to head the Lawn Tennis Association for the first time in the British organization's 125-year history.

  


Cathie Sabin assumed the presidency at the LTA's annual general meeting on Wednesday.
   
The 66-year-old former teacher says she doubted if a woman would get the chance to be the LTA's figurehead.
   
Sabin added that "when we are trying to raise the profile of women and girls in sport, not just tennis, I think it's a great opportunity."
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