Soft tennis champion calls for continued government backing and infrastructure use

Following his bronze‑medal triumph at the Asian Games, Jaya Meena appealed to the Indian government to maintain and expand its assistance to soft tennis. He noted that the sport can be played on any existing lawn‑tennis court—whether grass, clay, or synthetic—eliminating the need for dedicated venues.

Meena stressed that the combination of hotel facilities, accommodation, and courts already in place is sufficient for a successful Commonwealth Games campaign. He urged policymakers to view soft tennis as a low‑cost, high‑impact discipline that can bring international medals with minimal additional resources.

The athlete also highlighted the mental and emotional uplift the medal provided his family and the nation, describing the tricolor as a symbol of hope for millions. He called the bronze not just a personal victory but a collective success that validates the extensive support received from the Sports Ministry, his federation, and his coaching team.