The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has chosen doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna and formeJr Asian Games bronze medalist Ankita Raina to lead India’s tennis effort in the next Asian Games. The 12-person team of six men and six women will represent the country at the continental quadrennial games, which will get underway in Hangzhou on September 23.
Bopanna is joined on the men’s team by Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Davis Cup champion Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri, and Saketh Myneni. Together, they make up a remarkable team of athletes who have excelled in international tournaments and have a wealth of experience.
Ankita Raina, who earlier won the women’s singles bronze medal at the Asian Games, will take the lead. Her supporters would be Karman Kaur Thandi, Rututaj Bhosle, Sahaja Yamlapalli, Vaidehi Chaudhari, and Prarthane Thombare. This hard-working bunch of women want to add to India’s past triumphs and make their imprint on the next competition.
India demonstrated its tennis power at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta by winning a gold and two bronze medals. Rohan Bopanna and partner Divij Sharan defeated Alexander Bublik and Denis Yevseyev of Kazakhstan to win the doubles gold in a dramatic final. Prajnesh Gunneswaran also earned a bronze medal in the men’s singles division, increasing India’s total.
Rohit Rajpal, a former Indian player, has been named captain of the team traveling to the Asian Games, and Ankita Bhambri will serve as captain of the women’s team. They can effectively lead the players and increase their chances of victory thanks to their experience and leadership.
Nandan Bal, chairman of the AITA Professional Selection Committee, recommended the ultimate player selection after considering helpful recommendations from committee members and team leaders. The AITA is confident in the capabilities of the selected team and anticipates a strong showing at the Asian Games.
Fans and supporters eagerly anticipate the opening of the Asian Games to watch Bopanna, Ankita, and the rest of the outstanding Indian team lead the charge with their exceptional tennis abilities. The competitors are determined to represent their country with distinction and leave their mark on the history of the Asian Games.