Stories
Soft Tennis Eyes CWG 2030 Berth After Historic Asian Games Bronze
N
News18•23-09-2026, 19:15
Soft Tennis Eyes CWG 2030 Berth After Historic Asian Games Bronze
- •India's soft tennis federation hopes for inclusion in the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad following a historic Asian Games bronze medal.
- •India is currently ranked fourth globally and is the leading Commonwealth nation in soft tennis, making it a strong medal contender if included.
- •The Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India (ASTFI) and International Soft Tennis Federation (ISTF) Special Advisor Harshang Khodadhara confirmed discussions are underway for a formal proposal.
- •The recent bronze medal at the Asian Games, won by Jay Meena in men's singles, marks India's first medal in soft tennis at the event after 24 years of effort.
- •The federation is also exploring longer-term Olympic prospects, with international and Asian bodies working to expand the sport's global footprint.
Key Questions Answered
India secured its first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis at Aichi-Nagoya, where Jay Meena won a bronze medal in the men's singles event.
India is currently ranked fourth in the world in soft tennis and stands as the leading Commonwealth nation in the sport.
The national federation is planning to push for soft tennis to be included as a discipline in the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which are set to be hosted in Ahmedabad.
