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**AlistDakisa** · 03-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Security issues heart of the matter.

Aussies express concern over scheduling of Davis Cup tie in India

From correspondents in New Delhi, India
March 26, 2009

Indian tennis authorities have dismissed Australian requests to have their Davis Cup tie moved as sports teams show increasing wariness about travelling to the country.

Australia's spokesman Nick Imison told the Times of India that he had asked for the tie to be re-arranged after the high-profile Indian Premier League cricket series was shifted to South Africa.

The IPL was moved this week after the Indian government declined to release adequate police and paramilitary forces for the tournament as the dates clashed with month-long general elections.

Ranbir Chauhan, an All India Tennis Association (AITA) official, said that Australia's fears over the May 8-10 fixture in Chennai were completely unfounded.

“There is no problem,'' he said.

“We hosted a very successful Chennai Open in January. We will be using the same stadium, the same hotel and the same security agency for the Davis Cup tie.

“We also have government support. That's why we chose Chennai over other venues. It is absolutely safe.''

The AITA had replied to a security questionnaire sent by the International Tennis Federation last week and a final decision would be made soon, Chauhan added.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23216,00.html

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AlistDakisa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	Australia Wants DC Tie With India Moved Security issues heart of the matter. Aussies express concern over scheduling of Davis Cup tie in India From correspondents in New Delhi, India March 26, 2009 Indian tennis authorities have dismissed Australian requests to have their Davis Cup tie moved as sports teams show increasing wariness about travelling to the country. Australia's spokesman Nick Imison told the Times of India that he had asked for the tie to be re-arranged after the high-profile Indian Premier League cricket series was shifted to South Africa. The IPL was moved this week after the Indian government declined to release adequate police and paramilitary forces for the tournament as the dates clashed with month-long general elections. Ranbir Chauhan, an All India Tennis Association (AITA) official, said that Australia's fears over the May 8-10 fixture in Chennai were completely unfounded. “There is no problem,'' he said. “We hosted a very successful Chennai Open in January. We will be using the same stadium, the same hotel and the same security agency for the Davis Cup tie. “We also have government support. That's why we chose Chennai over other venues. It is absolutely safe.'' The AITA had replied to a security questionnaire sent by the International Tennis Federation last week and a final decision would be made soon, Chauhan added. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23216,00.html
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