Asian Games Tennis Row Deepens as AITA Rebuts SAI's Omission Allegation

Asian Games tennis row deepens as AITA rebuts SAI's omission allegation

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has rejected claims it failed to submit the names of excluded Asian Games tennis players to the IOA, with TimesofIndia.com accessing a July 3 letter seeking their inclusion. AITA argued event-specific selections would maximise medal prospects, but the Sports Ministry has stood by its strict Asia-ranking criteria despite criticism from ex-player Rohan Bopanna.

Asian Games: AITA hits back at report, says tennis players were formally recommended

AITA has rejected reports that it failed to recommend players for the 2026 Asian Games, saying it formally urged the IOA on July 3 to reconsider the exclusion of six players. The tennis body insists its selection committee's choices should be included to ensure India fields its strongest possible contingent and maximises its medal chances.

Excluded 5 In Tennis Not Part Of Asian Games 2026 Short-List, Says SAI; AITA Denies

The five tennis players excluded from the country's Asian Games squad did not feature in the long list sent to the IOA by the All India Tennis Association (AITA), a Sports Authority of India (SAI) source said on Tuesday.