Kolkata: Tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi on Thursday said India have bright prospects in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and players have begun preparing for the upcoming sporting extravaganza to be held in New Delhi.
"It's really exciting that India is hosting the Commonwealth Games. We will try to get as many medals as possible. There are still a few days left for this, preparation for the big event is going on in full swing," Bhupathi said here this evening during the inauguration of his roof-top tennis academy, made at a height of 117 feet atop a shopping mall.
Bhupathi further said India have bright future in Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri.
"We have the potential to move forward. India have made the world group stage of Davis Cup after a long time. Somdev and Yuki are talented youngsters and they have got potential.
Somdev is close to break into 100. They are moving in the right direction," the ace doubles player said.
On Sania Mirza's return to courts post-marriage, Bhupathi said, "It will be great to have her back on court. I heard she had started practising, it's good news for the tennis-buffs.
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