Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi was elected to the All India Tennis Association's General Body as a Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit (SOM) representative on October 5. Photo: Screengrab
\n\nIndian tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi was elected to the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) General Body as a Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit (SOM) representative on November 5. Following his election to the General Body, he emerged as the most popular candidate in the AITA Executive Committee election.
\n\nBhupathi polled 23 votes, while Sania Mirza secured 18. Earlier, the two had earned their places in the General Body as SOM representatives, with Bhupathi polling 19 votes and Mirza 18.
\n\nFor Bhupathi, the election victory is not just an opportunity to enter tennis administration but also a responsibility to restore faith in a sport that he believes has lost considerable ground in recent years.
\n\nSpeaking to Sports Now after his election, the former doubles world No. 1 said the turnout of former players, many of whom travelled from different parts of India and even Hong Kong to cast their votes, reflected a collective desire for change.
\n\n"Very excited to see so many of my ex-colleagues show up to vote today. I think the fact…
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