The WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026 turned into a rewarding outing for Indian table tennis, with home players featuring prominently across the doubles events.
From gold-medal finishes to hard-fought runner-up results, the tournament underlined both the depth and versatility emerging in the Indian contingent, particularly in doubles and mixed doubles. The standout performance of the week came from Ankur Bhattacharjee and Payas Jain, who were crowned men’s doubles champions after a composed and tactically sound run to the title. In the final, the Indian duo overcame Akash Pal and Mudit Dani in a closely contested encounter, winning 12-10, 11-7, 7-11, and 11-8.
The match showcased Bhattacharjee and Jain’s ability to manage momentum swings, especially after conceding the third game. Their strong service patterns, quick transitions at the table, and effective use of angles proved decisive in sealing the title.
For Payas Jain, the Vadodara leg was particularly memorable as he added a second title to his tally. Teaming up with Syndrela Das in the mixed doubles, Jain once again delivered under pressure as the Indian pair lifted the mixed doubles crown. In the final, they defeated Harmeet Desai and Yashashwini Ghorpade with a confident display, winning 8-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6.
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After dropping the opening game, Jain and Das adjusted quickly, tightening their receive game and increasing pace through the middle to wrest control of the contest. Their chemistry and clarity of roles stood out, particularly in the latter half of the match where they dictated rallies with authority.
While titles were secured in men’s and mixed doubles, Indian women’s table tennis also made a strong statement in Vadodara. Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee finished runners-up in the women’s doubles, following a spirited campaign that saw them push one of Asia’s most consistent pairs in the final. The Indian duo went down to South Korea’s Yoo Yerin and Ryu Hanna in a five-game thriller, losing 11-4, 9-11, 9-11, 11-4, 9-11. The scoreline reflected the fine margins that separated the two sides, with momentum swinging repeatedly across the match.
Ayhika and Sutirtha showed excellent resilience, responding strongly after setbacks and forcing the match into a decider. Their ability to regroup after losing close games and bounce back with a dominant fourth game highlighted their competitive maturity. Though the title eluded them, the runner-up finish against a high-quality international pair will count as a valuable result as they continue to build consistency on the WTT circuit.
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Taken together, India’s performances at the WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026 underline a broader trend in the country’s table tennis development. The success across multiple doubles categories points to improved partnerships, better tactical understanding, and growing confidence in high-pressure matches. Players like Payas Jain, who featured in two finals and emerged with two titles, exemplify the increasing versatility Indian paddlers are bringing to the international stage.
For Indian table tennis, events like the WTT Feeder Series serve as crucial platforms offering ranking points, international exposure, and the chance to test combinations against varied playing styles. Vadodara provided exactly that, and the results suggest that India’s doubles and mixed doubles units are steadily closing the gap with established international pairs.
As the WTT calendar progresses, the outcomes from Vadodara will offer both encouragement and momentum. With titles secured and finals contested on home soil, Indian paddlers will leave the tournament with tangible rewards and renewed belief, reinforcing the sense that the next phase of progress is firmly underway.
