Host Odisha girls and Andhra Pradesh boys asserted supremacy in the AITA-OTA 10 & Under Tennis Tournament, which was organized by Odisha Tennis Association (OTA), with the support of the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha, at the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Complex in Bhubaneswar from 9 to 11 March 2026.

Praptee Padmavati (Odisha) won the girls singles title, defeating state-mate Avika Mohapatra in the final 4-1, 4-1. The boys singles crown was captured by Karthikeya Pagadala (Andhra Pradesh), who faced stiff fight in the summit clash against his state-mate Aashutosh Varma before winning 4-2, 1-4, 4-2.

A total of 21 players from four states – West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha participated in the tournament. Trophies were distributed to the finalists by OTA secretary Sanjeeb Panda, in the presence of OTA chief coach Vinod Seth, and OTA coach Sibasankar Parida.
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PHOTO: Title winners and runners-up pose with their trophies at the AITA-OTA 10 & Under Tennis Tournament in Bhubaneswar on 11 March 2026. Also seen are the coaches of OTA.