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AITA amends its constitution, allows Anil Dhupar to continue as AITA Secretary General
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).