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October 20, 2026 12:04 PM

Asian Para Games: Indian table tennis players bag 5 bronze medals

Ravi Baby Sahana and Prachi Pandey scripted history by becoming India's first para table tennis players to make the podium in the standing category at the Asian Para Games, as the country secured five bronze medals in Nagoya on Tuesday. Paralympics medallist Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Patel, Prachi and Sahana all went down to accomplished Paralympic medallists in their respective women's singles semifinals, while Jehan Madan bagged a bronze medal in the men's singles class 1 event by virtue of fin...

September 25, 2026 8:22 AM

Asian Games: Manush-Diya secure medal in TT mixed doubles; Kamaljeet, Suruchi in 10m air pistol mixed team final

Indian table tennis stars Manush Shah and Diya Chitale have secured a medal in the mixed doubles event after a stunning win over world No. 4 Wong Chun-Ting and Doo Hoi Kem of Hong Kong in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Indians registered a 3-1 (11-6, 13-15, 11-9, 11-5) win to enter the semifinal and secure a medal in the Table Tennis Mixed Doubles event. Manush and Diya will take on Chinese world No. 2 Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha in the semifinals later in the day, aiming to make India’s fi...

September 22, 2026 12:56 AM

Asian Games: India add four medals on Day 2, Suchika Tariyal scripts MMA history

India added four more medals on the second day of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, taking its overall tally to six medals, while continuing to wait for its first gold. Three of India's four medals came from shooting, while Suchika Tariyal created history by becoming India's first Asian Games medallist in mixed martial arts. Suchika won the bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo. Her compatriot Varun Sanyal's MMA campaign ended before it began due to medical reasons...

September 21, 2026 5:31 PM

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Pakistan 3-0 in table tennis team event

India bounced back from their defeat to Iran with a commanding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the men's table tennis team event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Harmeet Desai gave India a winning start, defeating Khan Muhammad 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 in straight games in the opening match. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran then doubled India's advantage with another 3-0 win, overcoming Abbas Khan 11-1, 11-8, 11-9. Payas Jain completed the clean sweep in the third match, beating Khan Muhammad 11-2, 11...

September 21, 2026 12:08 PM

Asian Games Day 2: Focus on shooting, MMA, hockey, kabaddi as India aim to boost medal tally

India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with shooting, mixed martial arts and several team events featuring prominently in the schedule. After opening their campaign with two silver medals in shooting on Sunday, India will have another opportunity to reach the podium in the men’s 10m air rifle, where Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane and Rudrankksh Patil will compete in qualification and the team final. The individual final is scheduled for 9 a.m. IS...

February 10, 2026 9:46 PM

WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026: Youngsters Tanishka Kalbhairav, Naisha Rewaskar impress in qualifying rounds

Chennai, February 10, 2026: Young table tennis stars Tanishka Kalbhairav and Naisha Rewaskar registered convincing victories in their respective women’s singles matches to reach the final qualifying round of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, Co-hosted by Ultimate Table Tennis, Sharath Kamal Academy, and Stupa Sports AI with the support of SDAT which kicked off at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University on Tuesday. 13-year-old Tanishka upset the experienced Maria Rony 3-1 (1...

March 5, 2025 2:43 PM

India’s Table Tennis icon Sharath Kamal to retire after WTT star contender in Chennai

Five-time Olympian and India’s one of the most decorated table tennis player, Achanta Sharath Kamal, has announced his retirement from the sport. The upcoming WTT Star Contender in Chennai will mark the end of his illustrious career, making it his final appearance in India colours. At 42, Sharath Kamal leaves behind a legacy as a 10-time national champion and the country’s top-ranked men’s singles player, currently placed 42nd in the WTT rankings. Reflecting on his career, Sharath said d...

February 28, 2025 3:48 PM

Ultimate Table Tennis set for Ahmedabad debut as season 6 kicks off on May 29

India’s premier table tennis league, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), is gearing up for its highly anticipated Season 6, which will take place from May 29 to June 15, with Ahmedabad playing host for the first time. Eight teams, featuring a blend of top Indian and international table tennis stars, will compete for the title. Defending champions, Goa Challengers, will aim for a historic third victory in what promises to be a thrilling season. Ahmedabad is quickly becoming a key player in India’s...

October 22, 2024 3:30 PM

Big blow for India as wrestling, field hockey, badminton, cricket, table tennis removed from CWG 2026

In a major setback for India's medal prospects, cricket, field hockey, badminton, and wrestling have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games 2026 program in Glasgow, set to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The Commonwealth Games will return to the Scottish city after a 12-year absence, but the absence of some of India's top medal-winning sports will likely dampen expectations for the event. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that the 2026 edition will feature only 10 ...