Australian Open 2027: 4 Young Indians Selected For AO27 Ballkids Programme After National Trials In Delhi
New Delhi [India], October 26: The Australian Open successfully concluded the national trials for its AO27 Ballkids Programme at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi. The trials brought together 60 shortlisted participants from across India, who advanced through city-level trials held in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, culminating in the selection of four young participants who will have the…
New Delhi, October 26: The Australian Open has concluded national trials for its AO27 Ballkids Programme at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium, selecting four young participants to represent India at the 2027 tournament in Melbourne. The selection process involved digital registrations, city-level trials in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and a final stage where 24 participants were assessed on agility, coordination, focus, responsiveness, communication, and teamwork.
Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna highlighted the opportunity for the selected children to observe their role models closely and understand the path to achieving success in tennis. Kia India, the official automotive partner of the Australian Open for over 24 years, expressed its commitment to creating opportunities for young Indians to experience world-class tennis and represent the country on a global stage.
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