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WTT Star Contender Chennai set for record-breaking main draw with 13 Indian entries

Chennai, March 6: Sustaining the momentum of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian table tennis continues its ascent with 13 entries earning direct qualification for WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 based on their rank - a record-breaking Indian presence across all three WTT Star Contender events held in India. With a formidable foreign lineup led by Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto (World No. 4) and Hina Hayata (World No. 5), the stage is set for an electrifying tournament kickoff on March 25.

WTT Youth Contender: India sweep all categories in Vadodara; claim 22 of 24 titles

Vadodara, March 1: Ankur Bhattacharjee proved to be too strong for the U/19 boys' category as he beat Abhinandh Pradhivadhi 3-0 (11/5, 18/16, 11/5) in the final of the WTT Youth Contender Vadodara 2025 here on Saturday. Abhinandh showed some fight in the second set, pushing Ankur to the brink, but Ankur recovered quickly to take the third and final game very easily.

Ultimate Table Tennis makes Ahmedabad debut with Season 6 set to begin on May 29

Ahmedabad, February 28: Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India's premier table tennis league, will return for Season 6 from May 29 to June 15, 2025, and will see Ahmedabad playing host for the first time. As UTT continues to grow, eight teams featuring a dynamic mix of top Indian and international table tennis stars will battle for the crown, with defending champions Goa Challengers looking to claim a historic third title, as per a release from UTT.

Chennai reinforces global sports hub status with WTT star contender

Chennai, February 19: The partnership between Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) continues to redefine Indian table tennis and is set to enhance it further by bringing world-class international competition to Chennai for the first time with WTT Star Contender, as per a release from WTT.

Table tennis: China set to sweep titles at WTT Singapore Smash

Singapore, Feb 8: China has secured five titles on offer at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash. The achievement was made as Chinese paddlers triumphed in the men's and women's doubles finals, and sealed all spots in the men's and women's singles title matches here on Saturday.