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SAI Ties Tennis Funding to National Duty, Enforces Recovery for No-Shows

Recipients under TOPS, NSF and TAGG must confirm their availability for team events such as the Davis Cup to avoid repayment of government support.

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Overview

  • The order applies to tennis players supported by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, National Sports Federation and Target Asian Games Group programmes.
  • Players in the TAGG scheme must sign a written undertaking acknowledging their obligation to represent India at events including the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Asian Games and Olympics.
  • Any refusal to accept national selection without valid justification will result in the recovery of all financial assistance provided to date.
  • The TAGG programme was launched in April 2025 to strengthen India’s medal prospects at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
  • Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal and Billie Jean King Cup skipper Vishal Uppal welcomed the directive, while some officials caution it may discourage athletes from government funding.