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Cretois referee for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Cretois referee for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Australia's John Blom is the neutral umpire and India's Punit Gupta the chair umpire for the April 7-9 Davis Cup zonal play-off encounter.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Vijay Amritraj slams AITA decision to sack brother Anand as Davis Cup captain

Vijay Amritraj slams AITA decision to sack brother Anand as Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Surprised by the sacking of his elder brother as India's Davis Cup skipper, the legendary Vijay Amritraj says Anand Amritraj is the country's best captain in the last three decades and it is quite against the trend to remove a winning leader.

Bangalore to host India's next Davis Cup tie in April

Bangalore to host India's next Davis Cup tie in April

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

India will host Uzbekistan on the hard courts of Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) in Bangalore when the two sides clash in an Asia Oceania Zone group I Davis Cup tie in April.

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

AITA usually names five-member squad apart from one or two reserve players.

When sports secretary 'just wanted to talk, not listen'

When sports secretary 'just wanted to talk, not listen'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

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. AITA secretary general Hironmoy Chatterjee said they were 'extremely disappointed' by the attitude of Julaniya, who 'only talks and does not want to listen'.

Sania to lead Indian challenge in Fed Cup

Sania to lead Indian challenge in Fed Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

India will be led by newly-crowned world number one Sania Mirza as 11 nations will strive to get promotion to Asia/Oceania Group I when the Fed Cup tennis competition begins in Hyderabad.

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the reserve member.

Kolkata to host India's Davis Cup tie

Kolkata to host India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

The April 4-6 match will be held at the lush green grass courts of the Calcutta South Club.

Another blow for India as Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup with injury

Another blow for India as Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup with injury

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

An already depleted India suffered another blow on Saturday with Rohan Bopanna pulling out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Spain, claiming that he suffered a knee injury during the US Open.

Asian Games Chit Chat: India fined for last-minute pullouts

Asian Games Chit Chat: India fined for last-minute pullouts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The Indian Olympic Association has been fined $10,000 for withdrawing teams from the Asian Games at a late stage, but All India Tennis Association chief Anil Khanna is hopeful that the penalty would be withdrawn.

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Sharath Kamal a 'nondescript sportsman' to be flag-bearer in Paris Olympics, protest TN athletics officials against Kamal as flag bearer

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Senior sports administrator Anil Khanna on Wednesday quit as acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), almost two weeks after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognise any "acting/interim president".

TT legend Chandrasekhar passes away in Chennai

TT legend Chandrasekhar passes away in Chennai

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Former India table tennis player Venugopal Chandrasekhar died at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday due to COVID-19 related complications.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie, Myneni to replace him

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie, Myneni to replace him

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has withdrawn from the country's upcoming away Davis Cup tie against Finland citing a hip injury and has been replaced by Saketh Myneni in the five-man squad for the indoor contest on September 18-19.

Paes, Sania skip Asian Games to revive rankings

Paes, Sania skip Asian Games to revive rankings

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

India will field a second-string tennis contingent in this month's Asian Games after allowing frontline players, including Leander Paes and Sania Mirza, to play on the professional tours instead to revive their rankings.

Former captain Anand Amritraj on India's chances at Davis Cup

Former captain Anand Amritraj on India's chances at Davis Cup

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

'Drawing Canada is golden chance for India to get into World Group'

Ramachandran set to become IOA chief

Ramachandran set to become IOA chief

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

World Squash Federation president Narayana Ramachandran is set to be elected unopposed as the president of Indian Olympic Association in the polls to be held here next month as he was the only candidate to file nomination papers for the top post.

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

And no, it doesn't begin with a W...

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Tennis ace Leander Paes termed reports that he had refused to share a room at the Olympic Games Village with his doubles partner Rohan Bopanna as "false" and said that his timing of arrival at Rio was according to plans and known to the Indian tennis team.

AITA regains recognition from Sports Ministry

AITA regains recognition from Sports Ministry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'We had just kept their recognition in abeyance, pending a verification with regards to new AITA President'

After 21 years, Chennai Open ready for exit from city

After 21 years, Chennai Open ready for exit from city

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Pune is likely to grab the hosting rights of India's only ATP 250 event, Chennai Open, from next year with the backing of the Maharashtra state government.

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In news that will please Indian sports lovers, IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta confirmed on Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee has lifted the ban on India.

Paes could be considered for tie vs Italy in new look Davis Cup

Paes could be considered for tie vs Italy in new look Davis Cup

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

India to host Italy on grass in Kolkata

'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'

'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'The best bet for Indian tennis to win a medal at the Olympics would be having Leander and Bopanna together.' Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com reveals how the AITA convinced Rohan Bopanna to partner Leander Paes in Rio,

Tennis round-up: Davis Cup could merge with ATP

Tennis round-up: Davis Cup could merge with ATP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Italian Bracciali banned for life, Starace for 10 years

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The 71-year-old Dhankhar has been a noted lawyer, was instrumental in getting Other Backward Class status for Jats in Rajasthan and loves to beat his own cappuccino desi-style.

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Star paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

AITA hits back at Bopanna's Olympics qualification claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India's doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna, who failed to make the cut for the Tokyo Olympics along with Divij Sharan because of their low combined rank, on Monday accused All India Tennis Association (AITA) of misleading everyone by claiming it had changed the combination by pairing him with Sumit Nagal for a shot at qualification.

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

India will be represented by Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri at this year's World Cup of Golf slated to be held at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne from November 21 to 25.

Players' choice Delhi gets the nod for Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic

Players' choice Delhi gets the nod for Davis Cup tie against Czech Republic

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Agreeing to the popular demand from players, the All Indian Tennis Association on Wednesday selected Delhi as venue for the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against top seeds Czech Republic, to be held from September 18-20.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Why India will play Davis Cup tie vs Spain in the evening

Why India will play Davis Cup tie vs Spain in the evening

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The captain may be loathe to the idea, but the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association defended the decision to slot the Davis Cup tie against Spain in the evening, saying the aim is to make the event more accessible to tennis fans and save Indian players from cramping.

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

The WTA Bangalore Open is now a Tier II event and will offer the highest prize money for a tennis event in India.

Paes returns to Davis Cup team; Rohan, Somdev, Yuki also named

Paes returns to Davis Cup team; Rohan, Somdev, Yuki also named

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Leander Paes makes a return to the country's Davis Cup team as India named a four-member squad for the World Group play-off tie at home against top seeds Czech Republic from September 18-20.

India names 215-member athlete contingent for 2022 CWG

India names 215-member athlete contingent for 2022 CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Indian Olympic Association's acting president Anil Khanna called it a 'gender-neutral contingent' with 108 men and 107 women being part of the touring party.

Government ask AITA to conduct election as per Sports Code

Government ask AITA to conduct election as per Sports Code

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

To ensure that the National Sports Federations (NSFs) elect office bearers as per the Sports Code only, the government has hardened its stance and latest to fall in line is All India Tennis Association, which has agreed to elect its new President next month.