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AITA amends its constitution, allows Anil Dhupar to continue as AITA Secretary General
Anil Dhupar, who was elected Secretary General in September 2020, will turn 70 on 10 May. The four-year term runs until September 2024.
Four ATP Challenger tennis contests to be held in India in 2023
The tennis events will mark the return of the ATP Challenger Tour to the nation after a two-year gap. The last ATP Challenger event held in India was the 2020 Bengaluru Open.
Davis Cup: AITA begins process to identify venue for tie against Denmark
AITA secretary general Anil Dhupar said captain Rohit Rajpal will speak to players to ascertain what surface they think would be best-suited for the home team.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: AITA asks ITF to consider Ankita Raina's Asian Games bronze for place in women's singles draw
Ankita had won a bronze at the 2018 Asian Games, where the winner was assured of a continental qualification place in the women's singles draw at the Tokyo Olympics.
AITA asks age fraud suspects to undergo TW3 test ahead of national championships
A group of parents had recently approached the All India Tennis Association (AITA), requesting it to stop over-aged players from competing in lower age categories.
All India Tennis Association promises to take action against age fraud suspects ahead of National Championships
AITA said if the federation is given names of the suspects of age manipulation, they will enquire and remove the guilty players from the championships.
National Tennis Championships to begin from 15 March; AITA lines up 78 tournaments for next month
For the first time ever, the state of Haryana will host the senior National Hard Court Championship, which will be held in Gurugram at The Tennis Project.
All India Tennis Association postpones national camp for elite players due to surge in COVID-19 cases
The AITA had laid out a plan for the top-20 elite men's and women's players for the camp, which was to culminate with a national championship in the singles format among the assembled players in a bio-secure environment.
AITA abolishes Life President, Life Vice President posts to become Sports Code compliant
AITA approved the changes at its Special General Body meeting, (SGM) held virtually on Monday.
AITA makes age verification test mandatory for junior tennis players entering national championships
AITA said the alleged molestation inside the CLTA complex, which led to accusation of age-fudging against five junior players, has provided them an opportunity to re-introduce the deterrent.
Investigation into molestation case against junior Davis Cup player leads to discovery of age fraud
The victim was molested by a junior Davis Cup player and four others at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association complex last year, and subsequent investigation into the matter resulted in the discovery of age fraud on the part of the alleged perpetrator.
Coronavirus Outbreak: AITA tells academies to not resume training till government gives go ahead
In the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), a 14-page document, circulated to the state associations on Thursday, the national tennis federation outlined steps to be taken before and after training is permitted.
AITA to recommend Ankita Raina, Divij Sharan for Arjuna Award, Nandan Bal for Dhyan Chand Award
Asian Games medal winners Ankita Raina and Divij Sharan are set to be nominated for the Arjuna award by the national tennis federation, which plans to send former Davis Cup coach Nandan Bal's name for the Dhyan Chand honour.
Sania Mirza feels women’s sport in India has come a long way but ‘cultural issues’ still are a major hindrance
Sania spoke on a range of issues including the role of parents and attitude of coaches towards women players during a webinar organised by the AITA and SAI
Tennis great Leander Paes stresses on importance of learning new skills during coronavirus-enforced lockdown
Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, the transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips
AITA abolishes posts of Life Presidents, Life Vice Presidents on Sports Ministry's direction
The decision means that senior sports administrator Anil Khanna and former external affairs ministers S M Krishna and Yashwant Sinha cannot remain with the federation as Life Presidents.
AITA says sports secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya 'only wants to talk and not listen,' criticises baffling suggestions
The All India Tennis Association (AITA), along with 10 other national federations (NSFs), was invited by sports secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya for a video conference on Thursday
All India Tennis Association scraps all domestic tournaments due to coronavirus pandemic
The National tennis federation (AITA) on Thursday cancelled all domestic tournaments with immediate effect, following government's health advisory to prevent the deadly COVID-19 pandemic from spreading.
Davis Cup: AITA selection committee keep Leander Paes in playing squad for Croatia tie, Divij Sharan in reserve
The last time India and Croatia met in the Davis Cup, India had won 3-2 in New Delhi in 1995 with Paes winning both his singles and doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi
Roland Garros Junior Wild Card Series to be held in Delhi from 24 February; Mary Pierce named event ambassador
The announcement was made by the French Tennis Federation (FFT), organisers of French Open, and the All India Tennis Association (AITA).