As the global table tennis elite converge in Chengdu from November 30 to December 7 for the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025, India enters the fray with a clear objective to test, evolve, and solidify its mixed-format strategy ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, where the event will make its debut. For…
The fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships opened with energy and intent at the Tau Devi Lal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, where the youngest competitors set an early benchmark for intensity. The U-11 qualifiers produced a day filled with long rallies, five-game thrillers, and standout recoveries and for Haryana, it proved to be a highly…
As 2025 is getting to a close, Indian table tennis finds itself with a new standard-bearer. Manav Thakkar, at 25, not only climbed into the top 40 of the world (WR 38) but also firmly established himself as India’s No. 1 male paddler. Read Articles Without Ads On Your IndiaSportsHub App. Download Now And Stay Updated His…
The Tau Devi Lal Multipurpose Indoor Stadium is gearing up for a frenetic week as the fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships serve off on Sunday. More than 1,600 paddlers across 12 divisions have arrived in Haryana’s sporting hub, each chasing ranking points, podium finishes, and the momentum that can transform a season. Even…
Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India’s premier professional table tennis league, has announced a long-term partnership with global table tennis equipment giant Butterfly to promote the sport at the amateur and semi-professional levels across India. This strategic collaboration marks the next phase in UTT’s mission to build a comprehensive and sustainable table tennis ecosystem in the…
At the Süwag Energie Arena in Frankfurt, Manika Batra’s WTT Champions campaign ended at the first hurdle as the Indian No. 1 went down 0–3 to Germany’s rising star Annett Kaufmann in the women’s singles Round of 32. The straight-games defeat 5–11, 5–11, 7–11 told the story of a match in which Kaufmann’s early initiative,…
Second seed Ankur Bhattacharjee of West Bengal delivered a clinical performance to capture the men’s singles title at the third UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, defeating Railways’ Ronit Bhanja 4–0 in a dominant final at Abhay Prashal. The day also belonged to 16-year-old Kavya Bhatt, who continued her rapid rise by lifting the women’s…
India’s No.1 Manav Thakkar outlasted Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar in a five-game contest, closing 12–10, 3–11, 11–6, 5–11, 11–7 to reach the last 16 at the Swag Energie ARENA (Infinity ∞ Arena). The match oscillated on momentum swings, smart timeout management, and tight serve-return adjustments, with the final surge coming from Thakkar when he sealed the…
The stage is set at the Süwag Energie ARENA for the WTT Champions Frankfurt 2025, one of the most prestigious events on the World Table Tennis (WTT) calendar. With only the top 32 ranked players in the world competing in both men’s and women’s singles categories, the competition promises world-class intensity from the very first…
India’s young paddlers Syndrela Das and Sarthak Arya etched their names into the history books at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, winning India’s first-ever doubles medal in table tennis at the continental youth event. The duo clinched a bronze medal after an intense semifinal battle against China’s Tang Yiren and Hu Yi, going…
The WTT Star Contender London 2025, held at the iconic Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from October 21 to 26, marked a historic moment as the first time the United Kingdom hosted this prestigious World Table Tennis (WTT) event. For Indian table tennis enthusiasts, the tournament was a rollercoaster of emotions, headlined…
The Indian table tennis team kicked off its singles campaign at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, with a series of commanding performances in the group stages. A total of six players three boys and three girls representing India and all six advanced to the knockout rounds, confirming the nation’s growing depth…
When the season-ending WTT Finals 2025 take place in Hong Kong this December, two Indian paddlers will walk into the arena having already created history. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, Manush-Diya have become the first-ever Indian table tennis pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals, marking a watershed moment in the sport’s evolution in…
India’s Divyanshi Bhowmick produced a stunning performance in the group stage of the 2025 Asian Youth Games table tennis competition, defeating China’s Wei 3-0 in what is being seen as one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The Indian teenager, who is competing in the Girls’ Singles event, displayed remarkable control, composure,…
India’s ace paddler Manika Batra pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 season, defeating World No. 12 Shi Xunyao of China in a thrilling Round of 16 clash at the WTT Star Contender London. With the 3–1 (11–6, 11–4, 8–11, 11–9) win, Manika stormed into the quarterfinals, reigniting hopes of a deep…
India’s next generation of table tennis stars continued to make their mark on the global stage with a stellar performance at the WTT Youth Contender Dubai 2025, held from October 14–17 at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club. Competing across the U19, U17, U15, and U13 categories, the Indian contingent returned home with an impressive nine medals…
India’s table tennis star Manika Batra continued her strong run on the international circuit, battling past European Championships bronze medallist Maria Xiao of Spain in a five-game thriller to advance to the Round of 16 at the WTT Star Contender London 2025. Manika, produced a spirited performance, edging out Xiao 3-2 (19-17, 8-11, 2-11, 11-8,…
India’s young mixed doubles duo Manush Shah and Diya Chitale produced a spirited display before bowing out in the Round of 16 at the WTT Star Contender London 2025, losing 2–3 (9–11, 11–9, 11–7, 6–11, 7–11) to the formidable cross-national pair of Yukiya Uda (Japan) and Shin Yubin (Korea) in a high-quality contest that showcased…
The WTT Star Contender London 2025, set to take place from October 21–26 at the Copper Box Arena, arrives at a critical juncture in India’s international table tennis calendar. With a USD 300,000 prize purse and valuable world ranking points on offer, the event represents not just another stop on the WTT circuit but a…
Indian table tennis has reached a new frontier of success as Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick, Syndrela-Divyanshi ascended to the World No. 1 position in the latest ITTF Under-19 Girls’ Doubles World Rankings released on October 21, 2025. The Indian pair leads the global standings with 3910 points, surpassing Chinese Taipei’s Wu Jia-En/Wu Ying Syuan…
India’s young table tennis sensation Divyanshi Bhowmick continues to redefine consistency and composure on the international youth circuit. The 14-year-old prodigy from Kolkata capped off a landmark week at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Podgorica with a remarkable double silver in U15 girls’ singles and gold in U19 girls’ doubles alongside Syndrela Das. The…
The 2025 WTT Youth Contender Series has proven to be far more than a collection of junior tournaments it has become the latest benchmark in India’s growing table tennis revolution. With events spread across Perth and Tunis, the Indian contingent’s nine-medal haul comprising two golds, three silvers, and four bronzes showed both the strength of…
It was a day of contrasting emotions at the Kalinga Stadium’s Athletics Centre as the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships entered its final stretch. Reigning champions China were pushed to the brink by a spirited Japanese side before rallying to win 3–2 and book their place in the men’s team final. In the…
India’s campaign at the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships came to an abrupt end on home soil, as both the men’s and women’s teams bowed out in the quarterfinals at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Hall. The results marked a disappointing outcome for the double bronze medalists from the 2024 edition, who entered the…
The 28th edition of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Table Tennis Championships got underway in vibrant fashion at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre, marking the start of a weeklong showcase of Asia’s finest table tennis talent. On an opening day when the spotlight belonged to lesser-known teams, the event served up a blend of grit,…
Ahmedabad Defenders showcased remarkable resilience and tactical maturity as they rallied from a set down to defeat the defending champions Calicut Heroes 12–15, 15–12, 15–12, 16–14 in a thrilling encounter of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday. Battur Batsuuri’s explosive all-round performance earned him the…
The capital city of Odisha is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Championships from October 11 to 15 at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Athletics Centre. With teams arriving from across the continent, Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into the epicentre of Asian table tennis, setting the stage for…
It was a testing evening for Indian paddlers at the China Smash 2025 as both of the country’s mixed doubles pairs bowed out in the round of 16 against world-class Chinese opposition. The defeats meant an early end to India’s mixed doubles challenge in Beijing, underlining the steep climb still ahead in competing with the…
Indian table tennis received a major boost in Beijing as 18-year-old Ankur Bhattacharjee scripted the biggest result of his young career, qualifying for the men’s singles main draw of the WTT China Smash 2025. In a thrilling final-round qualifier, the teenager held his nerve to defeat China’s Zhou Kai 3–2, marking his first appearance in…
The draws for the China Smash, one of the premier events on the World Table Tennis (WTT) calendar, have been revealed, and three of India’s top paddlers are set to take their place on a stage reserved for the sport’s elite. Manav Thakkar, Manika Batra, and Sreeja Akula will represent India in the men’s and…
The second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships concluded at the Thyagaraj Stadium with a commanding display of class and authority from the country’s top seeds. G. Sathiyan and Diya Chitale emerged men’s and women’s singles champions respectively, reinforcing their dominance on the domestic circuit and highlighting the gulf between India’s established stars and the…
Day three of the second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Stadium turned out to be a lively affair, balancing expected outcomes with surprise exits and nervy battles. With the men’s, women’s, and youth main draws now underway, the competition began to reveal early signs of who might rise to the occasion…
The second edition of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships got underway at the Thyagaraj Stadium today, with the Under-19 Girls’ qualification rounds providing an action-packed opening to the eight-day event. From seeded players stamping their authority to underdogs forcing surprises, the first day offered a taste of the drama to come. Among the…
A Resurgent Beat: Table Tennis in India Finds Its Rhythm Again at UTT National Ranking Tournament 2025 After years of uncertainty, Indian table tennis is experiencing a renewed pulse. The UTT National Ranking Tournament returned to New Delhi in September 2025 after a gap of more than a decade, bringing with it both symbolic weight…
In Indian sport, stories of resilience often define legacies more than records. Table tennis ace Sathiyan Gnanasekaran is one such athlete whose career has been a tapestry of perseverance, achievements, heartbreaks, and comebacks. Download IndiaSportsHub App To Follow Indian Athletes Competing Globally From being a promising teenager at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games to becoming…
India’s rising table tennis star Ankur Bhattacharjee has delivered one of the finest performances of his young career, clinching the silver medal in the U19 Boys’ Singles at the prestigious Europe Youth Smash 2025 in Sweden. The 17-year-old from Bengal showcased remarkable grit, skill, and consistency throughout the week-long tournament, defeating a string of strong…
India’s campaign at the Europe Smash Sweden 2025 witnessed contrasting fortunes on Thursday. While the men’s doubles duo of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah stormed into the quarterfinals with a confident display, other Indian paddlers bowed out after hard-fought battles. The highlight of the day came in the men’s doubles Round of 16, where Manav…
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Indian table tennis at the prestigious Europe Smash 2025, but the standout performance came from the mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, who stormed into the quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory in the Round of 16. The duo, seeded sixth in the competition, lived…
The spotlight at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 in Sweden fell firmly on the much-awaited all-India women’s singles clash as Sreeja Akula overcame Manika Batra 3-2 in a nail-biting encounter to secure her place in the Round of 32. For Indian table tennis fans, it was a match that brought together the country’s top two…
India’s Manav Thakkar produced one of the finest performances of his career on Monday, shocking Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka in the Men’s Singles Round of 64 at the WTT Europe Smash 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. The World No. 43 and India’s top-ranked men’s player battled past the World No. 23 with a confident 3-1 (12-10, 11-5,…
The Europe Smash 2025 tournament in Malmö, Sweden, opened with thrilling qualifying rounds that set the tone for an intense week of table tennis. Yashaswini Ghorpade was the only Indian to qualify to main round For India, it was a campaign of highs and near-misses, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the standout performer after a…
Indian Paddlers Battle Through Qualifiers as Final round awaits at Europe Smash Sweden 2025 The Europe Smash Sweden 2025, one of the premier events on the World Table Tennis (WTT) calendar, witnessed a determined effort from India’s rising paddlers in the qualification rounds. With several established and emerging names taking the court in Sweden, the…
In 2019, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) made a bold move that transformed the way the sport was played, watched, and marketed, the WTT Structure changed the way sports is followed. The birth of World Table Tennis (WTT) was not just a change of name but a complete restructuring of how the professional side…
In a performance marked by composure, precision, and attacking flair, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran clinched the men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Vientiane 2025 in Laos, defeating top seed Ryoichi Yoshiyama of Japan in straight games, 11-4, 11-6, 12-10. The victory not only brought him his first feeder title of the year but also his second WTT…
Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil): Indian table tennis found renewed momentum at the WTT Star Contender Brazil, held at the Rafain Convention Center, where the nation’s paddlers made their mark in both doubles and singles. While Manika Batra’s spirited quarterfinal run underlined her resurgence, Manush Shah emerged as the most consistent performer, reaching the finals in…
Day four of the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the SAMA Indoor Stadium produced the tournament’s biggest upset so far, as eighth seed Ritvik Gupta of Jammu & Kashmir toppled top seed Sarthak Arya of Odisha 3-2 in a tense U-17 boys’ singles quarterfinal. The result blew the top half of the…
The SAMA Indoor Stadium proved a happy hunting ground in Vadodara TT Nationals for Manush Shah of RBI and Anusha Kutumbale of Railways, as both claimed prestigious singles crowns at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. For Manush, it was a second men’s singles title at this venue, while for Anusha, it marked…
The SAMA Indoor Stadium saw high drama at Vadodara TT Nationals on Sunday as the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships produced two of its biggest shocks yet. No. 2 seed Ankur Bhattacharjee of West Bengal and No. 3 seed G. Sathiyan of PSPB were both knocked out in the men’s singles quarterfinals, falling to…
The opening day of the main draw at the UTT National Ranking TT Championships in the SAMA Indoor Stadium Complex delivered exactly what fans expected and a little more. There was no shortage of high-paced rallies, tactical battles, and the occasional upset to remind the top contenders that no match can be taken for…
The UTT National Ranking Championships Table Tennis began in earnest at the SAMA Indoor Stadium Complex, with the first round of singles qualifiers delivering a mix of local dominance, experienced composure, and nail-biting rallies. On a day when Gujarat’s women paddlers made the most of their home-ground familiarity, veterans from across the country also eased…
