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AITA launches free all‑women tennis coaching course with 48 applicants
The All India Tennis Association’s free, week‑long coaching course for women began on Oct 24 in New Delhi, drawing 48 applicants.
By Felo News Desk · Published
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) – The All India Tennis Association (AITA) announced a free, week‑long coaching course exclusively for women, scheduled for Oct 24‑30 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Tennis Stadium. The programme, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the DLTA, received 48 entries, including nominations from state associations.
Eligibility is limited to AITA‑registered women coaches holding Level‑I certification or higher, as well as fresh candidates with a valid AITA registration. Although 48 coaches applied, the course will admit a maximum of 36 participants on a first‑come, first‑serve basis.
Coach Ashutosh Singh, one of the tutors, said the initiative is a "positive move towards creating a structured and sustainable pathway for women to enter and progress in coaching" and called the response "particularly encouraging." He added that the long‑term goal is to increase participation and create leadership opportunities for women at grassroots, junior and competitive levels. Other tutors include AITA experts Kawaljeet Singh and Radhika Kanitkar.
Key facts
- AITA is running a free all‑women coaching course from Oct 24‑30 in New Delhi. (news18.com)
- The course attracted 48 entries, with a cap of 36 participants. (news18.com)
- Supported by MYAS, SAI and DLTA, the programme targets AITA‑registered women coaches with Level‑I certification or higher. (news18.com)
- Coach Ashutosh Singh said the initiative creates a structured pathway for women coaches. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “AITA''s free coaching course for women draws 48 entries”
