The world of table tennis turns its attention to Macao as the ITTF Singles World Cup 2025 kicks off from April 14 to 20, with India’s top two female paddlers—Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula—set to battle it out in a new and more promising group stage format. With the tournament featuring 48 of the world’s…
Two-time UTT champion Harmeet Desai, Asiad medalist Manika Batra lead Indian player pool Chinese paddler Fan Siqi, world No. 13 Bernadette Szocs, Olympians Aruna Quadri and Alvaro Robles, and several rising Indian paddlers led by Junior World No. 6 Ankur Bhattacharjee, will headline the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 player auction, set to take place…
With the 2025 ITTF World Championships looming just 50 days away and the ITTF World Cup set to begin on April 14, India’s top women paddlers, Manika Batra (#29) and Sreeja Akula (#32), find themselves in a season of trials, setbacks, and the promise of resurgence. While both have endured challenging campaigns so far this…
The WTT Champions Incheon 2025 is set to be an intense battleground for India’s top paddlers, Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula, as they face stiff competition in the first round from higher-ranked Chinese players. Manika Batra, India’s No. 1 women’s singles player, will take on World No. 12 Qian Tianyi, while Sreeja Akula faces an…
Indian table tennis took a giant leap forward as Manav Thakkar became the first Indian male player to reach the semifinals of a WTT Star Contender event. Competing in front of a passionate home crowd at WTT Star Contender Chennai, Thakkar’s dream run finally came to an end in the semifinals, where he lost 1-3…
Indian table tennis has witnessed a historic breakthrough as Manav Thakkar became the first-ever Indian men’s singles player to reach the semifinals of a WTT Star Contender event. The young Indian paddler stunned Olympic and World medalist Lim Jonghoon of Korea in an intense five-game thriller in the quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai….
Indian table tennis is witnessing a new era of promise, and Manav Thakkar has just scripted a historic milestone. The young Indian paddler has become the first Indian male player to reach the quarterfinals of a WTT Star Contender event, achieving this remarkable feat at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. With his resilient and…
Achanta Sharath Kamal, the evergreen warrior of Indian table tennis, rolled back the years once again with a dominant win over tenth seed Nicholas Lum at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 Presented By IndianOil. His stellar performance headlined a strong showing for Indian paddlers, with Manav Thakkar, Snehit Suravajjula, and Krittwika Roy also making…
The WTT Chennai Star Contender 2025 Presented By IndianOil kicked off with high-intensity action, upsets, and dominant performances from top paddlers. The biggest shock of the day came in the Men’s Singles draw, where former ITTF Youth World No. 1 Payas Jain upset seasoned Indian international Sathiyan Gnanasekaran 3-1 in the Round of 64. Meanwhile,…
Singles’ top seeds Niagol, Divyanshi seal Main Draw spots after comfortable wins at WTT Star Contender Chennai Pairing up for Mixed Doubles, Asian Games medallist Ayhika Mukherjee and reigning three-time National Youth Champion Ankur Bhattacharjee sealed their place in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 Presented By IndianOil, overcoming Anirban Ghosh…
The WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is set to take place from March 25 to 30, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India. This prestigious event boasts a prize pool of $275,000 and features a robust draw of 48 Men’s Singles (MS), 48 Women’s Singles (WS), 16 Men’s Doubles (MD), 16 Women’s…
The WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is set to bring elite table tennis action to India for the first time, with the tournament scheduled from March 25 to 30 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. This marks the 14th edition of the prestigious event, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players battling for a $270,000…
Indian table tennis continues to make waves on the global stage, with young paddlers delivering outstanding performances at the WTT Youth Contender Berlin and Havirov. The contingent returned home with multiple titles and podium finishes, showcasing India’s growing dominance in the junior circuit. Golden Triumphs in Berlin At the WTT Youth Contender Berlin, India’s young…
India’s Sreeja Akula had a tough outing at the latest WTT event, bowing out in the opening round of the Women’s Singles draw after a 0-3 defeat to Japan’s Satsuki Odo. India’s top-ranked women’s singles player, Sreeja Akula, faced a challenging test at the latest WTT event, bowing out in the opening round against Japan’s…
Indian table tennis is witnessing an unprecedented surge in global prominence, and WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is set to be another landmark event. With 13 Indian paddlers earning direct qualification into the main draw—the highest-ever representation for India across all WTT Star Contender events held in the country—the tournament marks a defining moment for…
The WTT Champions Chongqing 2025, scheduled from March 11 to 16, will witness India’s top two women’s singles players, Manika Batra (WR #28) and Sreeja Akula (WR #29), competing against the world’s elite. With no Indian male paddler qualifying for the tournament—continuing a drought since 2022—the focus will firmly be on the performances of Batra…
Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal has officially announced his retirement from international competition. The 42-year-old paddler confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, scheduled from March 25 to 30, will be his final tournament on the global stage. For Sharath Kamal, this moment is deeply symbolic….
High Stakes and Hard-Fought Victories: Group Stage Drama at the ITTF Asian Cup 2025 The ITTF Asian Cup 2025 has provided a thrilling spectacle in the group stages, with every match showcasing high tension and fierce competition. Top players are battling for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds, and the action from the Indian…
Day one morning session of the Asian Cup Table Tennis 2025 provided a mix of promising breakthroughs and challenging setbacks for the Indian contingent as Sreeja Akula wins The tournament, known for its fierce competition, saw our players take to the table with determination, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting campaign….
The Indian table tennis team is all set to take on the continents best at the 34th ITTF ATTU Asian Cup 2025, which kicks off on February 19 in Shenzhen, China. With a strong blend of experienced stalwarts and promising new talents, India is poised to create history and perhaps even secure its first-ever medal…
The third day of fencing at the 38th National Games 2025 witnessed intense competition as fencers battled for supremacy in the Men’s Sabre and Women’s Epee events. Tamil Nadu’s Nidhi Gisho delivered a stellar performance to claim the gold medal in the Men’s Sabre category, defeating Oinam Jubraj from SSCB, who secured the silver. The…
The 38th National Games table tennis competition delivered a spectacle of skill, grit, and intense battles, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Jash defeated Sathiyan to win men individual gold With top contenders showcasing their best performances, the finals saw a perfect blend of dominance and thrilling turnarounds, making it a day to…
The first day of table tennis at National Games, held at the multipurpose hall, was filled with excitement. Players from various states delivered outstanding performances in both the men’s and women’s team events. Women’s Team Event The women’s team competition saw strong performances from West Bengal and Maharashtra. In Group A, Maharashtra secured a commanding…
The WTT Singapore Smash 2025, scheduled from January 30 to February 9 at the Singapore Sports Hub, promises to be a significant event for Indian tabletennis enthusiasts. The tournament will feature eleven days of high-octane action, with the main draw commencing on February 2. The event will serve as a proving ground for India’s top…
National games 2025 of India will take place in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 28th January to 14th February. This edition will be the first ever green edition offering podium made up of e- waste and focus on energy conservation with a plastic free environment. Table Tennis has been an integral part of National games since it’s…
Payas Jain from Delhi stunned top seed G. Sathiyan with a dominant straight games victory to secure a spot in the semifinals of the UTT 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium today. Divyansh Srivastava, Manush Shah, and second seed Ankur Bhattacharjee joined him in the men’s semifinals. Payas,…
The event which was earlier hosted by Goa now shifts bases to Chennai as they host WTT Star Contender 2025 The event is set to be a highlight of the season for Indian Table Tennis players as the prize money of USD 275,000 event is set to be hosted by Chennai at the Jawaharlal Nehru…
It has been a mixed week for Indian Table Tennis Players at WTT Contender Doha Our players including Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah had a good run in the Men’s Doubles Category. In Men’s Singles, Manav Thakkar (WR 58) defeated Ovidiu Ionescu (WR 43) in straight sets before losing to the promising youngster from Japan…
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : MANAV-MANUSH CREATES HISTORY; MANIKA GOES DOWN Season opener Table Tennis event WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA witnesses Indian Men’s doubles pair making history. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah as a pair becomes the first ever Indian Men’s doubles representative to feature in a WTT star contender Semifinals match. 3rd Seed Manav/Manush…
Lusail sports arena, Qatar is having doodling tables from 6th January by means of WTT star contender Doha. Tournament produced mixed results for india so far, a big day awaits. India fielded four men’s singles paddler in WTT star contender qualification surprisingly no one able to made it to main-draws. Manush Shah was the best…
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : INDIAN STAR LINE UP, SCHEDULE AND DRAWS High quality Table Tennis action for 2025 season to kick off with WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA from 6th to 11th January at Lusail sports arena, Doha ; offering a total prize money of USD 2,75,000. Qualifying round to be held on 6th and…
With some good performance it will be interesting to see if India can become a powerhouse From Winning its first WTT contender to shake Chinese women’s team, 2024 was an eventful year for Indian TT. Some surprises, heartbreaks and historic firsts highlighted the year . Here are some events and Indian paddlers who made an…
Team Asia won the inaugural Waldner Cup in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday by beating team world with a score of 14-10. This tournament was established by Barcelona 1992 Olympic gold medallist Jan Ove Waldner of Sweden. Team Asia featured a stellar lineup, including Ma Long, a six-time Olympic gold medalist, and Chen Meng, the reigning…
The Waldner Cup 2024, an innovative table tennis event in Oslo from December 13 to 15, will spotlight a “Team Asia vs. Team World” competition and has Indian star paddler Manika Batra Featuring a mix of legendary and rising stars, it is captained by Ma Long for Asia and Jan-Ove Waldner for the World. The…
A Young Indian Team at the ITTF mixed team world cup In the absence of big names of Indian Table Tennis (Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula) , a young Indian team Pritha Vartikar, Jeet Chandra, Snehit Suravajjula, Yashaswini Ghorpade defeated the Aussie team 8-6 but missed out on qualifying for the knockout stage. China…
The second edition of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup is slated to begin on December 1, 2024, in Chengdu, China, and will feature 16 nations that will be fighting for the prestigious Guoliang-Sörling Trophy. Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition last year, Chengdu will once again provide the stage for this thrilling…
The WTT Champions Montpellier 2024 has begun on October 22 at the Sud de France Arena, featuring top table tennis players from around the world. While there will be no action in Men’s singles from an Indian perspective. Indian stars Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula will be in action in Women’s singles after making history…
National Ranking TT Men’s Singles: Final: Ankur Bhattacharjee (PSPB) bt Ronit Bhanja (RSPB) 11-7, 11-5, 12-10, 13-11. Women’s Singles: Final: Sutirtha Mukherjee (RSPB) bt Yashaswini Ghorpade (PSPB) 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-3. The men’s singles final unfolded with surprising calm, largely due to the early exits of top contenders. Young Ankur Bhattacharjee, who seized the opportunity, stepped…
India’s journey at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championship will be remembered as a historic moment, marking a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history. The championship was filled with highs, near-misses, and a first-ever team medal in the tournament. The Indian team, led by standout players like Ayhika Mukherjee, Manika Batra, and the Mukherjees,…
The highly anticipated UTT National Ranking Championships in 2024, the season’s first, will begin tomorrow at the Rainbow Khelo India Residential Academy in Kangra, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Known for its serene and adventurous allure, Kangra will now host its first-ever National Ranking table tennis event, organised by the…
New Delhi, September 4: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has officially announced today the selection of the Indian team for the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, set to take place from October 7 to 13, will witness the participation of the continent’s top table…
The Challenge of Indian Table Tennis players at Paris 2024 are serious and realistic this time than never before. Indian Table Tennis has never looked in such a commanding position in the past. The results of our players in the last few years have raised expectations among TT fans around the country. A total of…
WTT Contender Lagos. Indian paddlers produced a historic showing in Lagos this week, winning 3 WTT Contender titles, which going by the statistics is the best ever Indian performance in any WTT Contender event till date. Since it’s inception in 2021,Indian paddlers have managed to win only 4 Contender level titles,3 of them coming in…
India’s hopes were high as they sent a formidable contingent to the second grand smash of the year, Saudi Smash 2024 with 11 singles players and 3 pairs aiming for glory. However, the qualifying rounds brought disappointment as none of the eight players made it to the main draw. In the Round of 64, Sreeja…
2024 might be the watershed year in Indian Table Tennis history as both the Indian Men’s & Women table tennis teams secured historic Olympic Qualifications. India will field a full contingent with 6/6 athletes for the Olympics for the first time ever and with new stars like Sreeja Akula,Ayhika Mukherjee and quality youngsters like Manav…
In the pulsating world of table tennis, where every match is a whirlwind of skill and strategy, yesterday unfolded as a day of triumph and upsets for Indian paddlers. Manika Sparked. Amidst the thunderous rallies and nail-biting moments, the spirit of resilience and determination shone bright, encapsulating the essence of sporting glory. The spotlight fell…
Hardly 48 hours have passed since the big disappointment of not qualifying for XD in Paris, yet as is life here we are, gearing up for the next big ticket event—the ITTF Singles World Cup. Both Manika and Sreeja have tough challenges ahead in the group. While the sting of that recent setback lingers, the…
Table Tennis action moves to Havirov, as the Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualifier is set to begin from 11 April in Havirov,Czech Republic. The tournament will provide a final opportunity for Mixed doubles pairs to seal their tickets for Paris. Twenty Six pairs from around the world will be in contention for four Olympic quotas….
After a brilliant performance by the Indians at the WTT Feeder in Beirut, the Varazdin campaign has been a disappointing one. The Indian challenge ended there in the quarterfinals. India crashed out of all of their events by the end of quarterfinals. In Men’s Singles Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who just won the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024…
Manika Batra has been the No 1 Indian Women’s Singles player for over Six years now. Her name has been synonymous with Women’s Table Tennis in India. Being the poster girl of Indian Table Tennis,her reign as No 1 has largely been unchallenged, until now when a challenger by the name of “Sreeja Akula” has…
