The UTT National Ranking Championships kick off in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, with over 2,300 entries vying for victory across 12 categories. This event serves as a crucial preparation ground for national and international tournaments, attracting top players like G. Sathiyan, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar.
The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league, a franchise-based competition, has completed seven years. Despite its popularity, the league has faced challenges including low attendance, inconsistent player retention, and logistical hurdles. However, it has also been a platform for young talent, showcasing India’s future stars. The article analyzes the league’s progress and challenges, offering insights into its potential for future growth.
Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will face Dabang Delhi in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 final. The match promises a thrilling contest with both teams vying for their second UTT championship. Goa’s debutant Mihai Bobocica has played a pivotal role in their journey, overcoming early struggles to deliver key victories, including a crucial win over Alvaro Robles in the semifinals.
Orawan Paranang of Dabang Delhi TTC delivered a stellar performance, defeating Bernadette Szocs in a clean sweep, propelling her team to the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) final. Her positive attitude and strategic play were key factors in the victory, setting the stage for a rematch against the defending champion Goa Challengers.
Dabang Delhi TTC secured a thrilling 8-6 victory over Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 semifinals, thanks to a stellar performance from Thai paddler Orawan Paranang and a resilient effort from Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. Paranang delivered a clean sweep against Bernadette Szocs, while Sathiyan battled Lilian Bardet in a close match. Dabang will now face the defending champions, Athlead Goa Challengers, in the grand finale.
The Athlead Goa Challengers secured their second consecutive Ultimate Table Tennis final berth by defeating the league topper PBG Bengaluru Smashers 8-4 in a thrilling semifinal clash. Key performances from Mihai Bobocica and Manika Batra propelled the Challengers to victory, showcasing strategic gameplay and resilience.
The Ahmedabad SG Pipers delivered a resounding 12-3 victory over the Jaipur Patriots in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) semifinals, securing their spot against Dabang Delhi TTC. The match saw a dominant performance from the Pipers, with Bernadette Szocs and Manush Shah leading the charge. The Jaipur Patriots, despite support from the Chennai Lions, faced a tough battle and ultimately fell short.
Veteran Sharath Kamal and star player Manika Batra lead the Indian team for the 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. The squad aims to build on their Olympic performance and secure qualification for the World Table Tennis Championships and Asian Games.
India’s Tokyo Paralympics silver medalist Bhavinaben Patel was eliminated from the women’s singles class 4 competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to China’s Zhou Ying.
India’s Paralympic table tennis star Bhavinaben Patel will face off against China’s Zhou Ying in the women’s singles WS4 quarterfinal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The match will be streamed live on the Paralympic Games YouTube channel, JioCinema app, and Doordarshan Sports TV Channel.
