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.
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.
The 11th matchday of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 saw dramatic matches with the PBG Bengaluru Smashers narrowly losing to Dabang Delhi TTC while Puneri Paltan Table Tennis secured a 9-6 victory over Jaipur Patriots. Highlights include Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s clutch performance and Diya Chitale’s stunning upset of Manika Batra, while Ankur Bhattacharjee’s fiery play led Puneri Paltan to victory.
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.
