In a significant development, former Indian tennis stars Somdev Devvarman and Purav Raja have taken the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to court, filing a petition in the Delhi High Court. The petition accuses the AITA of violating the Sports Code, a set of regulations governing sports organizations in India.
This legal action comes ahead of the AITA elections scheduled for September 28th. The petitioners have raised serious allegations against the national governing body, claiming that the AITA has not adhered to the Sports Code’s principles.
Furthermore, the petition points a finger at the Sports Ministry, alleging that the government has failed to ensure the AITA’s compliance with the code. This accusation underscores the players’ belief that the Ministry has not been diligent in upholding the integrity of sports administration in the country.
The petition’s allegations, if proven true, could have significant implications for the future of Indian tennis, raising concerns about the governance and transparency of the AITA. The Delhi High Court will now consider the petition and determine the next steps in this legal battle.
