In a dramatic turn of events, the Chennai Lions, facing elimination at the UTT 2024, pulled off a stunning 12-3 victory against the Puneri Paltan. Led by veteran Sharath Kamal, the Lions delivered a dominant performance, defying expectations and giving themselves a fighting chance to reach the playoffs. However, the Lions still need a favor from the Jaipur Patriots to secure their spot.
Chennai Lions pulled off a stunning 12-3 victory over Puneri Paltan in the Ultimate Table Tennis league, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The match featured a dominant performance by Achanta Sharath Kamal, who defeated Ankur Bhattacharjee in straight sets. The win sets up a crucial final league match for Chennai, who need Jaipur Patriots to defeat Ahmedabad SG Pipers by a significant margin.
The PBG Bengaluru Smashers edged out the Ahmedabad SG Pipers 9-6 in a nail-biting match in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 season. Alvaro Robles emerged as the hero for the Smashers, securing a clean sweep against Manush Shah in the men’s singles. In the women’s singles, Manika Batra lost a close encounter to Bernadette Szocs, who also won the mixed doubles alongside Manush Shah. The Chennai Lions suffered a defeat against the Goa Challengers, putting their playoff chances in jeopardy.
The Chennai Lions bounced back from their opening-tie loss with a thrilling 8-7 victory over Dabang Delhi TTC in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) tie. Sharath Kamal led the charge for Chennai, while Jaipur Patriots secured a 9-6 win over U Mumba TT in the other tie of the day.
The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league saw a thrilling clash in Chennai, where local hero Sharath Kamal led the Chennai Lions to victory against Dabang Delhi TTC. The match featured a captivating mixed doubles encounter between Sharath and his partner Sakura Mori against Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Orawan Paranang. Meanwhile, Jaipur Patriots secured their first win of the season, with Cho Seungmin showcasing his dominance against Quadri Aruna.
Sharath Kamal and the Chennai Lions received a much-needed boost from a packed crowd in their UTT 2024 match, highlighting the potential for growing table tennis viewership in India. The packed stands spurred the team to victory and Sharath expressed his hope for continued support as the tournament progresses.
The fifth season of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to begin in Chennai, featuring eight teams, including two new additions. The Chennai Lions, led by star paddler A. Sharath Kamal, will aim to reclaim the title they last won in 2019.
