At just 15 years of age, Divyanshi Bhowmick has carved her name into Indian table tennis history. In a stunning quarterfinal performance at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, the teenager defeated China’s Yang Huzie, the World No. 64, in a 3-1 encounter to assure India its first singles medal of the 2025 edition…
Manika Batra Reclaims India No.1 Spot, Manav Thakkar Leads Men’s Rankings, a Look at Latest ITTF Rankings The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released its updated rankings for the 26th week of 2025, revealing key movements in both global and Indian standings. While Chinese stars Sun Yingsha, Lin Shidong, and Wang Chuqin continue to…
In a thrilling semifinal clash at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025 in Tashkent, India’s Under-15 Boys team scripted history by becoming the first Indian cadet team to reach the final of the prestigious continental event. The trio of Sahil Rawat, Ritvik Gupta, and Aditya Das held their nerves in high-pressure situations to pull…
India’s U19 Boys’ team continued their impressive run at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2025 in Uzbekistan, storming into the semifinals with a dominant 3-0 victory over DPR Korea in the quarterfinals. With this win, the Indian squad has ensured a second consecutive bronze medal at the continental level a testament to their…
India’s junior table tennis contingent delivered a strong start at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships 2025, currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with both the Under-19 Boys and Girls teams qualifying for the main draw after their respective group-stage matches. While the girls had to grind out two narrow victories in tightly contested encounters…
India’s table tennis campaign at the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 ended with Manika Batra’s Round of 32 loss, marking a disappointing exit for the entire contingent. Despite a strong opening win against experienced Portuguese paddler Fu Yu, Manika could not get past World No. 21 He Zhuojia of China in the second round. She…
India becomes a strategic pillar in WTT’s international vision, with a new entity aimed at delivering elite events and building pathways for Indian players. In a landmark step for the sport in the country, World Table Tennis (WTT) has officially launched WTT Event Management India Private Limited (“WTT India”), a dedicated local entity aimed at…
Indian Table Tennis on the Rise: Manush Shah Breaks Into Top 10 Twice in Same Week! In a phenomenal week for Indian table tennis, young star Manush Shah has broken into the Top 10 of the ITTF world rankings not once, but twice—in both mixed doubles and men’s doubles. Partnering with Diya Chitale, Manush has…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indian entrepreneurship and sports, few individuals have managed to create a lasting impact across multiple arenas like Vivek Bhargava. From founding one of India’s earliest digital marketing agencies to co-owning the Goa Challengers franchise in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), and from mentoring startups to playing a nerve-wracking chess match…
Six years after making their debut in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league, U Mumba TT finally have their moment in the sun. On a high-energy Sunday night, they delivered a commanding performance to defeat first-time finalists Jaipur Patriots 8-4 in the Season 6 final and claim their first-ever UTT title. It was a night…
At just 21, Diya Chitale has emerged as one of Indian table tennis’ brightest prospects. From an unforgettable run in UTT Season 6 to a historic WTT Contender title in Tunis, Diya’s 2025 season has been nothing short of electric. Her aggressive playing style, mental resilience, and structured off-table routine have set her apart in…
From Hyderabad to Paris: Sreeja Akula’s Journey to Becoming an Olympian From early struggles on domestic circuits to standing tall against the world’s best in Paris, Sreeja Akula’s journey in table tennis is one of quiet perseverance, unwavering belief, and a deep love for the game. The 26-year-old paddler from Hyderabad recently made her Olympic…
The top-seeded Indian duo of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah will play their maiden final on 15 June at a WTT Contender event They will be taking on second seeds Lim Jonghoon and Oh Junsung of South Korea in the men’s doubles final at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, scheduled for 6:15 PM IST in…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: U Mumba Fight Back from the Brink, Dethrone Defending Champions Dempo Goa Challengers 8–7 to Reach Final U Mumba will face Jaipur Patriots in the Grand Finale on June 15, live on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and JioHotstar Ahmedabad, June 14, 2025: U Mumba TT scripted a dramatic…
In the world of Indian table tennis, Abhinandh Pradhivadhi is quietly carving out a path marked by grit, fearlessness, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. At just 17, he’s not only India’s U-17 No. 1 and U-19 No. 2 but also a continental-level threat, fresh off a stunning European stint where he clinched gold in…
When Harmeet Desai picked up a table tennis paddle as a child in Surat, Gujarat, he never imagined he would one day represent India at the Olympics. Yet today, the 31-year-old is living that very dream. From becoming the first player from Gujarat to win a national title, to scripting history on the international stage,…
India’s Top Duo Manav & Manush Storm into Semis at WTT Contender Skopje 2025 Skopje, June 13: Indian table tennis pair Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah continued their impressive run at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, booking a place in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles with a dominant straight-games win over Romania’s Eduard Ionescu…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Jaipur Patriots Edge Dabang Delhi 8‑7 to Book First-Ever Final Berth Akula remains unbeaten; Yashansh Malik stuns Sathiyan in a night of high drama Ahmedabad, June 13, 2025: Sreeja Akula extended her unbeaten run in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, while 19-year-old Yashansh Malik delivered a career-defining win over Dabang…
At just 19 years of age, Suruchi Singh Phogat has already scripted a sensational chapter in Indian shooting history. The young pistol prodigy clinched her third consecutive gold medal at the ISSF World Cup, winning the women’s 10m air pistol final in Munich with a score of 241.9—a display of nerve, poise, and sheer talent…
India’s Rising Table Tennis Star: Why Abhinandh Pradhivadhi Deserves Our Applause and Support In a country where cricket often dominates the headlines, it’s time we give due attention to India’s rising stars in global sports particularly in table tennis. One such emerging name that has been consistently performing and growing in stature is PB Abhinandh….
U Mumba TT clinched the last available semi-final berth in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, defeating league leaders Dabang Delhi TTC 10-5 in a high-stakes tie at the EKA Arena on Thursday. The result not only ended Delhi’s unbeaten run this season but also confirmed the semi-final matchups: Dabang Delhi will face Jaipur Patriots,…
India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah, have made a confident entry into the quarterfinals at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, defeating Puerto Rico’s Angel Naranjo and Oscar Birriel in a hard-fought four-game encounter. The Indian duo, seeded No. 1 in the draw, emerged victorious with a 3-1 (11-6, 2-11, 11-4, 13-11)…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Sreeja Akula Leads Jaipur Patriots into Semi-Finals with 9–6 Win Over Pune Jaguars Ahmedabad, June 11, 2025 — Star Indian paddler Sreeja Akula guided the Jaipur Patriots into their maiden IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) semi-finals appearance with a spirited 9–6 win over PBG Pune Jaguars in the penultimate league-stage tie…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Snehit Stuns Quadri Aruna as Ahmedabad SG Pipers Edge Kolkata ThunderBlades 8–7 All 23 ties to be broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema. Snehit Suravajjula produced one of the biggest upsets of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, stunning World No. 26…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Krittwika Stuns Fan Siqi as Dempo Goa Challengers Rout Chennai Lions to Go Top Dempo Goa Challengers climbed to the top of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 table with a commanding 12-3 victory over Stanley’s Chennai Lions in their final league tie—matching the league’s widest winning margin this…
Kolkata ThunderBlades registered a statement victory over defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers, winning 9-6 in a high-stakes encounter in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday at the EKA Arena. Key singles wins from Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz propelled Kolkata into the playoff positions, as they climbed to fourth with…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Yashaswini Stuns Fan Siqi as U Mumba Edge Chennai Lions 9–6; Jeet Chandra Leads Jaipur Patriots to 11–4 Rout In a night filled with upsets and thrilling rallies, 20-year-old Indian paddler Yashaswini Ghorpade delivered the biggest shock of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 so far, toppling China’s unbeaten Fan Siqi…
All 23 high-octane ties of the season are broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Ahmedabad, June 7, 2025: Indian paddler Jeet Chandra delivered a statement performance on Saturday evening, upsetting World No. 34 and World Championships silver medallist Ricardo Walther to guide Jaipur…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Harmeet Desai’s Dempo Goa Challengers Face Kolkata ThunderBlades; Unbeaten Dabang Delhi TTC Clash with PBG Pune Jaguars Live broadcast on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar; ties to be held at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, June 7, 2025: Defending champions Dempo Goa…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Diya Chitale Seals Thrilling Win for Dabang Delhi; Dempo Goa Challengers Dominate Pune Jaguars Live broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, with streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. All ties are being played at Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena. Ahmedabad, June 6, 2025: Diya Chitale delivered under pressure once…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Power Couple Harmeet Desai, Krittwika Sinha Roy Lead Dempo Goa Challengers to 10–5 Win Over PBG Pune Jaguars All 23 action-packed ties will be broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Ahmedabad, June 6, 2025: India’s table tennis power couple…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Ayhika Mukherjee Leads Ahmedabad SG Pipers to First Win; Jaipur Patriots Edge U Mumba TT in Thriller All 23 high-intensity ties this season are broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Ahmedabad, June 5, 2025: Ayhika Mukherjee produced a clutch…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: PBG Pune Jaguars Outclass Kolkata ThunderBlades; Dabang Delhi TTC Exact Revenge on Defending Champions Dempo Goa Challengers All 23 ties of IndianOil UTT Season 6 are being broadcast on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil, and streamed live on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Ahmedabad, June 4, 2025: PBG Pune…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Sreeja Akula, Kanak Jha Star as Jaipur Patriots Clinch First Win Despite Late Chennai Lions Surge Jaipur Patriots kickstarted their IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 campaign with a commanding 9-6 win over Stanley’s Chennai Lions, thanks to standout performances by USA’s Kanak Jha and India’s Sreeja Akula. Despite a…
Bernadette Szocs, Zeng Jian, and Maria Xiao dazzle in thrilling start to India’s premier table tennis league UTT Season 6 The sixth season of IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) kicked off in thrilling fashion at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad, with three high-quality team ties delivering edge-of-the-seat action, standout Indian performances, and international flair. Reigning champions…
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has long been one of the defining figures in Indian table tennis. An architect of India’s global emergence in the sport, he blended flair with grit, intellect with instinct. From engineering upsets over world champions to standing tall on multiple international podiums, Sathiyan’s rise mirrored the growth of Indian table tennis itself. But…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, and Diya Chitale Shine as Defending Champions and Dabang Delhi Open with Statement Wins IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 began with a double-header full of grit, flair, and high-quality rallies, as defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers and former champions Dabang Delhi TTC registered strong opening…
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…
In a sensational breakthrough, Manush & Diya etched their names into Indian table tennis history by winning the WTT Contender Tunis 2025 Mixed Doubles title. They became only the second Indian Mixed Doubles pair ever to lift a WTT Contender trophy, and this victory also marks India’s first international title of 2025! The Indian duo…
Mixed Doubles Shine, Singles Stutter : India’s Rollercoaster at WTT Contender Tunis with Diya Chitale defeating Manika Batra The WTT Contender Tunis turned out to be a bittersweet campaign for the Indian table tennis contingent, with early exits in singles but impressive runs in mixed doubles. While veterans faltered in the opening rounds, a younger…
