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Chennai Open gets Rs 10cr Tamil Nadu backing, electronic line tech
The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association has secured an initial Rs 10 crore from the state government to host the WTA 250 Chennai Open from November 2 to 8. TNTA president Vijay Amritraj…
The Story in Brief
The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association has secured an initial Rs 10 crore from the state government to host the WTA 250 Chennai Open from November 2 to 8. TNTA president Vijay Amritraj said most past corporate sponsors have renewed support. For the first time, all four courts will have electronic line calling technology, expanding on last year's Hawk Eye system limited to Centre Court. Amritraj added that talks are on to bring two to four top-50 players. State secretary Sandeep Nanduri confirmed government backing and said efforts are underway to bring back the men's ATP 250 event to Tamil Nadu.
The Indian Opinion
The Rs 10 crore state grant for a WTA 250 event is welcome, but it invites a fair question: does Tamil Nadu's sports budget tilt too heavily toward tennis, which serves a narrow urban elite, while grassroots athletics in districts remain underfunded? Vijay Amritraj's assurance of top-50 players is vague. The real test is whether the November draw actually lands two top-50 names, not just promises.
Source: thehindu.com
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