80 players withdraw names from ITF women's future tourney

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Apr 19 2013 | 6:10 PM IST
In a setback to Uttar Pradesh government's claim on law and order, 80 players have withdrawn their names from International Tennis Federation (ITF) women future tournament, citing security reasons.
"At least 80 players, who have given their entry earlier have withdrawn their names from ITF women tennis tournament commencing here from tomorrow citing security reasons," UP Tennis Association (UPTA) treasurer, J S Kaul told PTI.
He said that news regarding rape, murder and loot in media was probably the reason for players to have withdrawn their names from the tournament.
ITF women future tennis tournament is to be held here from April 20 to 27.
Besides Indians, players from Australia, Sweden, France, Thailand, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, China, Japan, Britain, Germany have also withdrawn their names.
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First Published: Apr 19 2013 | 6:10 PM IST

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