Excited to be playing together, says relieved Bhupathi

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 15:30

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna heaved a sigh of relief as the All India Tennis Association today allowed the duo to team up for the upcoming London Olympics after both of them adamantly refused to partner Leander Paes in the mega-event.

One team for the Olympics: AITA

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 09:29

All India Tennis Association is likely to announce one team for the men’s doubles tennis team for the Olympics on Thursday after Leander Paes had threatened to withdraw from the London Olympics if he was asked to pair up with a player ranked 207/306 in the world.

AITA defers decision on Olympic combination till Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 20:33

The men`s doubles combination for the London Olympics would be known only on Wednesday after the All India Tennis Association (AITA) failed to arrive at a decision despite hectic parleys with feuding players on the issue on Tuesday

Now, Leander Paes threatens to pull out of Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 17:45

In a new twist to the ongoing tennis row, Leander Paes has rejected the two team formula mooted by All India Tennis Association (AITA). He even threatened to pull out of the London Olympics if he has to team up with a lesser ranked player.

AITA chief says has ministry`s backing on Olympic selection

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 19:21

All India Tennis Association President Anil Khanna on Tuesday said the Sports Ministry will fully support its final decision on the men`s doubles team for London Olympics.

AITA replies to ministry, sticks to its selection stand

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 16:26

All India Tennis Association has stuck to their decision of backing Leander Paes in the ongoing Olympic team selection row in response to Sports Ministry’s explanation on the raging controversy concerning the selection of the men`s doubles pair.

Leander Paes lied to me, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 11:35

The row over Indian men`s double pair for London Olympics worsened further on Monday.

Sports Ministry intervenes, seeks explanation from AITA

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 09:12

The sports ministry has written a letter to the All India Tennis Association, seeking a reply as to why they have decided to send just one team to the London Olympics when they can send two.

AITA adamant, says will send Lee-Hesh to Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 08:56

Sticking to its stand, the AITA on Saturday said it will not change the players` combination for the London Olympics despite Mahesh Bhupathi categorically rejecting his pairing with Leander Paes.

IOA seeks report from AITA on team selection

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 17:24

The selection furore that has rocked Indian tennis has caught the attention of the Indian Olympic Association as well.

India to send only one team to Olympics

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 18:33

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna are set to face the axe for insisting on playing as a team as the All India Tennis Association selection committee will send just one combination for the Olympics men's doubles event with Leander Paes being the first choice.