Fritz Tabura (rightmost) with John Pages (leftmost) the late Jose “Dodong Gullas” and John Vicente Gullas in one of many Gullas Tennis Cup editions. | Picture from John Pages
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The youngsters of the late famend Cebuano tennis coach Fritz Tabura are deeply honored by the Gullas Tennis Cup organizers, who’ve named the event’s most excellent participant awards after him.
Tabura, who handed away final Might at 75, leaves behind an enduring legacy in Cebu’s tennis neighborhood. For many years, he mentored younger Cebuano netters and helped construct the grassroots tennis scene by means of his selfless dedication to the game.
He was additionally one of many founding figures behind the Gullas Tennis Cup, which is able to mark its twenty fourth version this October.
In a message to CDN Digital, the Tabura siblings shared how overwhelmed and grateful they have been for the sudden recognition.
“We actually didn’t anticipate this from the Gullas household. Our hearts have been crammed with a lot pleasure and gratitude after we came upon in regards to the Fritz Tabura Award,” they stated by means of a heartfelt message from two of his kids, Freza and Elvin Tabura.
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The Fritz Tabura Award will now stand as the best recognition given to the event’s finest female and male gamers, beginning with this yr’s version.
For the Tabura kids, the award goes far past a title. It’s a tribute to a person who gave his life to tennis.
“This isn’t simply any award, it’s a significant reminder of how a lot our Papa gave to the game and the folks round him. For 23 years, he served wholeheartedly as event supervisor of the Gullas Cup.”
They recalled that their father final served as event supervisor in 2018, marking his closing yr within the function. The duty has since been handed right down to one in every of his sons, Coach Jun Tabura.
“Our Papa wasn’t simply the event supervisor, he was one of many pillars of Cebu’s tennis neighborhood. Via the Gullas Cup, he helped construct a platform the place younger abilities might develop, be found, and shine not simply in Cebu however throughout the nation. He had a watch for expertise, however greater than that, he had a coronary heart for serving to.”
In addition they shared recollections of their father’s years teaching the College of the Visayas (UV) Inexperienced Lancers tennis workforce and his mission to uplift student-athletes by means of the game.
“As a coach in UV, he made it his mission to assist student-athletes graduate and discover higher alternatives by means of tennis. A few of these youngsters had nothing however a racket, and Papa helped flip that right into a scholarship—or perhaps a dream fulfilled. As Sir John Pages stated, ‘Fritz wasn’t only a coach—he was an establishment.’ His love for the game was second solely to his love for folks.”
The Tabura household prolonged their heartfelt gratitude to the Gullas Tennis Cup organizers in John Vicente Gullas, member of the UV Board of Trustees; Jose Miguel Gullas, UV AVP for Admin and Finance; JT Gullas, a longtime event supporter; and John Pages, former Cebu Sports activities Fee chairman.
“From the underside of our hearts, we need to thank the complete Gullas Cup workforce for this touching tribute. You didn’t simply honor a former event supervisor—you honored a father, a mentor, and a buddy to many. You gave our household one thing we’ll treasure perpetually. This award is a reminder that each one his years of labor, dedication, and love for tennis didn’t go unnoticed.”
The Gullas Tennis Cup returns on October 17 to twenty, on the Citigreen Tennis Resort and the Alta Vista Gold and Nation Membership. /csl
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