U Mumba TT Crowned Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 Champions With A Commanding Win Over Jaipur Patriots
U Mumba TT captured their first-ever IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) title with a commanding 8-4 victory over Jaipur Patriots in the Season 6 Grand Finale. Led by standout performances from Bernadette Szocs, Akash Pal, and teenager Abhinandh PB, U Mumba capped off a dominant campaign marked by resilience, team depth, and tactical brilliance from coaches John Murphy and Jay Modak. The tournament, held at Ahmedabad’s EKA Arena, concluded with accolades for individual brilliance and a celebration of the league’s growing global stature.
IndianOil UTT Season 6 Serves Up Global Stars And Rising Indian Talent In Ahmedabad
IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 kicks off in Ahmedabad on May 31, bringing together top Indian and international paddlers for 23 high-octane ties over 16 days. With stars like Diya Chitale, Harmeet Desai, and Fan Siqi in action, and a strong focus on youth and gender inclusivity, the league continues to elevate India’s table tennis scene.
JioStar Joins IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis As Broadcast Partner For Three Years
JioStar will broadcast and stream Ultimate Table Tennis in multiple languages cross TV and digital platforms through 2027.
The Coaches That Are Set To Debut In Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6
Indians Subramanian Raman & Jubin Kumar; International trainers Chris Pfeiffer, Pavel Rehorek, & Julien Girard join the coaching lineups this season
Paris 2024: India Women’s Table Tennis Team Enters Quarterfinals By Beating Romania
It turned out to be a momentous debut for the India women’s table tennis team at Paris Olympics 2024 as they had an upper hand over Romania in a nail-biting 3-2 encounter to move into the quarterfinals. The historic win was achieved on Monday, 05th August, 2024, which turned out to be quite important as an Olympic milestone for the team. Dominant Start in Doubles The Sreeja Akula-Archana Kamath duo did just that, playing some quality table tennis to set the tone for the match with a strong display in the doubles event. They clinched an easy win over Romania’s Adina Diaconu and Elizabeta Samara with the score reads 11-9, 12-10, 11-7. That syncretism and strategic play gave India an early lead and confidence boost. Manika Batra in Singles Manika Batra carried forward the momentum, who also won in straight games against Bernadette Szocs. She dominated from the very beginning and took an 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 victory to bring India tantalizingly close to a quarterfinal berth. Romanian Comeback and the Decider However, the match became a nail-biter as Romania came back into the picture. Sreeja Akula fought valiantly against Elizabeta Samara but lost 11-8, 4-11, 11-7, 6-11, and 8-11 in one of the closest battles. This victory kept alive the tie and waged a four-game affair where Archana Kamath faced Szocs. Kamath did come up with a good fight but lost 5-11, 11-8, 7-11, and 9-11. Manika Batra Seals the Victory The final five-game decider naturally drew everyone’s attention as the score was locked at 2-2. Manika Batra did not miss the opportunity to shine, with a great show against Adina Diaconu. Composed yet aggressive, Batra sealed the issue for India with an 11-5, 11-9, 11-9 win to send the team into the quarterfinals. The challenge for India next will be the winner between the United States of America and Germany, which is scheduled for Tuesday. The Indian team’s scintillating debut and fighting spirit set the stage for what, by far, is going to be an exciting storyline in continuation of their journey at Paris Olympics 2024. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Paris 2024: Manika Batra; The Face of Indian Table Tennis
Manika Batra has made history by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to reach the round of 16 in the singles competition at Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old, known for her impressive skills and determination, showcased a dominant performance by defeating France’s higher-ranked Prithika Pavade 4-0. In a match filled with excitement, Manika clinched victory with game scores of 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, and 11-7. Her opponent, the 19-year-old Pavade, has Indian roots, as her parents originally hailed from Puducherry before moving to France in 2003. Her Journey Manika Batra’s story began in Delhi, where she grew up as the youngest of three siblings. Her love for table tennis was sparked at the young age of four, influenced by her elder sister Anchal and brother Sahil, who also played the sport. Recognizing her talent early on, she began training under coach Sandeep Gupta at Hans Raj Model School after winning a state-level under-8 tournament. Her career quickly took off, with a silver medal in the under-21 category at the 2011 Chile Open marking the start of her international journey. Manika represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2014 Asian Games, reaching the quarterfinals in both events. Her standout performance at the 2015 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, where she won silver in the women’s team and doubles events and bronze in singles. The Golden Moment One of the most defining moments of Manika’s career came at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. Leading India to a historic gold medal in the women’s team event, she helped the team defeat the previously dominant Singapore squad. Manika also brought home India’s first-ever silver medal in women’s doubles and a historic gold in singles, earning a total of four medals. Her success continued with a team gold at the 2019 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, solidifying her place as one of India’s top table tennis players. Looking Forward Reaching the round of 16 at the Paris Olympics 2024 is a new high for Manika, surpassing her previous record at the Tokyo Games, where she was the first Indian women’s table tennis player to reach the round of 32 in singles. Achanta Sharath Kamal had also reached the same stage in the men’s singles at Tokyo. Currently ranked 28th in the world, Manika Batra has been making waves in the world of sports. In 2021, she won the WTT Contender Budapest mixed doubles and the WTT Contender Lasko women’s doubles. She competed in the inaugural WTT Grand Smash event in Singapore in 2022, reaching a career-high ranking of world number four in women’s doubles alongside Archana Girish Kamath. As Manika Batra sets her sights on the upcoming games at Paris Olympics 2024, the entire nation is proudly cheering her. Her dedication, skill and perseverance make her a formidable contender and a proud representative of Indian table tennis in front of the world. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
