Category: Table Tennis

The wait is over. The sixth season of Ultimate Table Tennis UTT season 6 kicks off on May 31 in Ahmedabad, and it promises to be bigger, faster, and bolder. With IndianOil returning as the title sponsor for the third consecutive year, and matches broadcast live on Star Sports and JioCinema, the league is poised…

India’s top-ranked women’s paddler, Manika Batra, faced a disappointing early exit at the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha, bowing out in the Round of 64. Seeded 22nd, Batra was handed a straight-games defeat by 17-year-old South Korean prodigy Park Gahyeon, who stunned the Indian star with a 4-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-5, 11-8)…

Mixed Fortunes for India at the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships The 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships brought a mix of disappointment and promise for Indian fans, as top paddlers Manika Batra, Diya Chitale, and Manav Thakkar bowed out of the singles draw, while Yashaswini Ghorpade and Diya Chitale kept hopes alive in…

The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2025 have kicked off with high stakes, fierce rallies, and a determined Indian squad looking to make a strong mark on the global stage. Manika Batra Wins round 1 Held in an electric atmosphere, the early rounds of the championship have already delivered a mix of joy, heartbreak, and…

Post-Olympic slump continues for Sreeja Akula as Indian TT faces transition phase Ten months after the Paris Olympics, Indian table tennis seems to be entering a phase of rebalancing. While Sreeja Akula has climbed back to become the India No.1 at World Rank 34, her recent run of form paints a grim picture. A 7-17…

The ITTF World Championship Table Tennis Finals 2025 have kicked off in Doha, Qatar, and Indian paddlers are set for a high-stakes day packed with eight key Round of 64 matches. Representing India across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, the nation’s top table tennis players will begin their campaign with sights set on deep…

The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships 2025 got off to a mixed start for the Indian contingent in Doha, Qatar. While India’s top-ranked women’s singles player Sreeja Akula suffered an unexpected early exit, the rest of the squad delivered promising performances across singles and doubles events to move into the Round of 64. Sreeja Akula…

Defending champions Goa take on Ahmedabad; Delhi and Jaipur face off in high-stakes opener as UTT season 6 returns with a star-studded season IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is back for its sixth edition, and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and faster than ever. The high-octane franchise-based league will kick off on May 31…

Sreeja Akula, once hailed as the rising star of Indian table tennis, finds herself navigating a challenging phase in 2025. After a stellar 2024 season that saw her climb to a career-high world ranking of 21 and become India’s top-ranked female paddler, Akula’s recent performances have not mirrored her previous successes. A Remarkable 2024 The…

India’s young table tennis stars Ankur Bhattacharjee and Abhinandh Pradhivadhi delivered a standout performance to clinch the U-19 Boys’ Doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender Bangkok 2025. In a tightly contested final held in the Thai capital, the Indian pair defeated South Korea’s Lee Jungmok and Choi Jiwook 3-1 (11-8, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7)…

The draw for the World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 in Doha has been released, and Indian paddlers will have their task cut out across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, India has entered 14 athletes in various draws. Notably, there are no Indian seeds in…

WTT Contender Tunisia Indian Paddlers Shine in Group Stage Qualifiers By IndiaSportsHub Table Tennis Expert Only Group Winners Progress to the Main Draw – Day Two Holds Crucial Clashes The Indian table tennis contingent made a strong statement on Day 1 of the WTT Contender Tunisia qualifiers, where the battle to reach the main draw…

India sends a full strength squad to WTT Contender Tunisia Dates: April 22–27, 2025 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: WTT Contender Series Indian Squad Size: 18 Players India is sending a strong and dynamic contingent to the WTT Contender Tunisia 2025, part of the prestigious World Table Tennis calendar. With a blend of youth and experience…

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…

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,…

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 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…

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…