AITA Denies Failing to Submit Asian Games Tennis Names, Cites July 3 Letter

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The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has pushed back against allegations that it failed to forward excluded tennis players' names to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for Asian Games selection. A July 3 letter accessed by TimesofIndia.com shows AITA had requested the inclusion of those players. The association argued that event-specific player selection would give India the best chance of winning medals. However, the Sports Ministry has maintained its position, upholding strict Asia-ranking criteria as the basis for selection. Former professional player Rohan Bopanna has been among those publicly criticising the ministry's approach.

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