The UTT Season 4 is scheduled at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune from July 13 to 30 and will be broadcasted live on Sports 18 and streamed on Jio Cinema.
Final teams:
Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra (Retained), Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan), Sanil Shetty, Natalia Bajor (Poland), Poymantee Baisya, Ankur Bhattacharjee
Chennai Lions: Sharath Kamal (Retained), Yangzi Liu (Australia), Benedikt Duda (Germany), Sutirtha Mukherjee, Payas Jain, Prapti Sen
Dabang Delhi Table Tennis: Sathiyan G (Retained), Sreeja Akula, Barbora Balazova (Slovakia), Ayhika Mukherjee, Anirban Ghosh, Jon Persson (Sweden)
Goa Challengers: Suthasini Sawettabut (Thailand), Harmeet Desai, Alvaro Robles (Spain), T Reeth Rishya, Kwittwika Sinha Roy, Anthony Amalraj
Puneri Paltan TTC: Omar Assar (Egypt), Manush Shah, Archana Kamath, Snehit SFR, Anusha Kutumbale, Hana Matelova (Czech Rep.)
U Mumba TT: Manav Thakkar (Retained), Lily Zhang (US), Aruna Quadri (Nigeria), Diya Chitale, Mouma Das, Sudhanshu Grove
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The schedule for Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 was announced on Monday as the defending champions Chennai Lions take on Puneri Paltan Table Tennis at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on July 13.
A total of 18 exciting ties including the semi-finals and final, will be played among the six franchisees starting 7.30PM and telecasted live on Sports18 and JioCinema. The semi-finals are scheduled on July 28 and 29 while the grand finale will be held on July 30.
UTT Season 4 will witness the presence of top global stars including ace African paddler Quadri Aruna (WR16) and USA’s Lily Zhang (WR24) alongside Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran.
Keeping up with the UTT’s tradition of unfolding exciting young Indian talents, Season 4 will also see some of the brightest Indian prospects in Payas Jain, SFR Snehit and Diya Chitale among many others.
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A total of 18 exciting ties including the semi-finals and final, will be played among the six franchisees starting 7.30PM and telecasted live on Sports18 and JioCinema. The semi-finals are scheduled on July 28 and 29 while the grand finale will be held on July 30.
UTT Season 4 will witness the presence of top global stars including ace African paddler Quadri Aruna (WR16) and USA’s Lily Zhang (WR24) alongside Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran.
Keeping up with the UTT’s tradition of unfolding exciting young Indian talents, Season 4 will also see some of the brightest Indian prospects in Payas Jain, SFR Snehit and Diya Chitale among many others.
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Ultimate Table Tennis: Top-7 Indian stars to watch out for in Season 4
New Delhi, July 3, 2023: India’s premier table tennis league — Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is all set for its fourth season, scheduled to be held at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune from July 13 to 30.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017. Going beyond being a platform for world-class table tennis action, the league has been instrumental in showcasing the immense talent of emerging Indian players.
In the inaugural seasons of UTT, then rising stars like Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee, and Manika Batra come to the fore.
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The league features some of the top table tennis players from around the world, and India has its fair share of talented players representing in the mix. Here are the Top-7 Indian players to watch out for in the Season 4:
1. Achanta Sharath Kamal (WR 54, Chennai Lions): Besides his four-Olympic appearances Sharath Kamal is also a 10-time national champion. He alongside Manika Batra won the historic bronze at the 2018 Asian Games. In the Season 3 of UTT, Sharath secured the championship title for Chennai Lions by defeating Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s Dabang Delhi TTC in the final. Retained by Chennai Lions for Season 4, Sharath has been part of all editions of UTT. He is known for his right-handed shakehand grip and his mental toughness. Gold and silver medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he has also been awarded the Khel Ratna, the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri.
2. Manika Batra (WR 38, Bengaluru Smashers): Manika Batra is a table tennis player with many firsts. She became the first Indian to win a medal (bronze while partnering Achanta Sharath Kamal) at Asian Games in 2018. In 2022, she became the first woman to win an Asian Cup medal; a bronze. She bagged two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018. Currently ranked 38th in the world, Manika has achieved notable success. In the second season of UTT, she played a vital role in leading the Dabang Delhi TTC team to victory alongside Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. She will turn out for Bengaluru Smashers in the forthcoming edition.
3. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (WR 60, Dabang Delhi TTC): Sathiyan Gnanasekaran achieved a career-best world ranking of 24 in 2019, making him the first Indian paddler to break into the world top 25. He has also participated in international leagues in Japan and France. He was a key member of the Indian team that won gold medals at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sathiyan stunned World No 8 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong in an Ultimate Table Tennis match between Dabang Smashers and DHFL in UTT Season 1. The Arjuna awardee spearheaded Dabang Delhi TTC’s title charge in UTT Season 3 helping them reach the finals. He was retained by franshisee for the upcoming edition after having participated in every edition so far.
4. Manav Thakkar (WR 107; U Mumba TT): Former World No 1 in the U-18 and U-21 ITTF Men’s rankings, Manav Thakkar is a rising star on the Indian table tennis circuit. After starting his journey at a young age, Manav achieved success at the Asian Championships with a bronze medal. He was retained by U Mumba TT for UTT Season 4 after having participated in three UTT editions already. With several podium finishes in prestigious tournaments, Manav continues to showcase his potential.
5. Sreeja Akula (WR 99, Dabang Delhi TTC): In 2022, Sreeja Akula became the first Telangana women to clinch the senior nationals title and also ended the state’s 58-year-old medal drought. The 24-year-old maintained her dominance at the domestic circuit and successfully defended her crown earlier this year. She was part of the Indian squad that won gold medal in mixed doubles event with Sharath Kamal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She also won gold in women’s doubles and women’s team events at the 2019 South Asian Games. Although Sreeja has only participated in one edition of UTT, Sreeja was naturally Dabang Delhi TTC's first pick.
6. Sutirtha Mukherjee (WR 116, Chennai Lions): Two-time national champion Sutirtha Mukherjee has left her mark on UTT with some brilliant performances including a stunning victory over then World No. 9 Cheng I-Ching in Season 3. Since that victory, Sutirtha’s career has seen a rise as she has clinched three gold medals — singles, mixed doubles and team — at the South Asian Games in 2019. Recently the 27-year-old made headlines after bagging the doubles title at the WTT Contender in Tunis last month alongside Ayhika Mukherjee. Sutirtha will be looking to extend her impressive run for the defending champions Chennai Lions at UTT Season 4.
7. Harmeet Desai (WR 71, Goa Challengers): The 29-year-old paddler from Surat, Gujarat has been a consistent performer. He was part of the squad that won gold in the men’s team event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Harmeet also had a spectacular 2019 where he won the gold in men’s doubles, mixed doubles and men’s team events at the South Asian Games held in Kathmandu. This level of consistency had Goa Challengers pick him first in the UTT Season 4 Player Draft .
These Indian table tennis players bring their unique talents and determination to the UTT.
All the live action will be broadcasted on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema as Bengaluru Smashers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis and U Mumba TT fight for the title.
Ultimate Table Tennis: Top-7 Indian stars to watch out for in Season 4
New Delhi, July 3, 2023: India’s premier table tennis league — Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is all set for its fourth season, scheduled to be held at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune from July 13 to 30.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017. Going beyond being a platform for world-class table tennis action, the league has been instrumental in showcasing the immense talent of emerging Indian players.
In the inaugural seasons of UTT, then rising stars like Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee, and Manika Batra come to the fore.
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The league features some of the top table tennis players from around the world, and India has its fair share of talented players representing in the mix. Here are the Top-7 Indian players to watch out for in the Season 4:
1. Achanta Sharath Kamal (WR 54, Chennai Lions): Besides his four-Olympic appearances Sharath Kamal is also a 10-time national champion. He alongside Manika Batra won the historic bronze at the 2018 Asian Games. In the Season 3 of UTT, Sharath secured the championship title for Chennai Lions by defeating Sathiyan Gnanasekaran’s Dabang Delhi TTC in the final. Retained by Chennai Lions for Season 4, Sharath has been part of all editions of UTT. He is known for his right-handed shakehand grip and his mental toughness. Gold and silver medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he has also been awarded the Khel Ratna, the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri.
2. Manika Batra (WR 38, Bengaluru Smashers): Manika Batra is a table tennis player with many firsts. She became the first Indian to win a medal (bronze while partnering Achanta Sharath Kamal) at Asian Games in 2018. In 2022, she became the first woman to win an Asian Cup medal; a bronze. She bagged two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018. Currently ranked 38th in the world, Manika has achieved notable success. In the second season of UTT, she played a vital role in leading the Dabang Delhi TTC team to victory alongside Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. She will turn out for Bengaluru Smashers in the forthcoming edition.
3. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (WR 60, Dabang Delhi TTC): Sathiyan Gnanasekaran achieved a career-best world ranking of 24 in 2019, making him the first Indian paddler to break into the world top 25. He has also participated in international leagues in Japan and France. He was a key member of the Indian team that won gold medals at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sathiyan stunned World No 8 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong in an Ultimate Table Tennis match between Dabang Smashers and DHFL in UTT Season 1. The Arjuna awardee spearheaded Dabang Delhi TTC’s title charge in UTT Season 3 helping them reach the finals. He was retained by franshisee for the upcoming edition after having participated in every edition so far.
4. Manav Thakkar (WR 107; U Mumba TT): Former World No 1 in the U-18 and U-21 ITTF Men’s rankings, Manav Thakkar is a rising star on the Indian table tennis circuit. After starting his journey at a young age, Manav achieved success at the Asian Championships with a bronze medal. He was retained by U Mumba TT for UTT Season 4 after having participated in three UTT editions already. With several podium finishes in prestigious tournaments, Manav continues to showcase his potential.
5. Sreeja Akula (WR 99, Dabang Delhi TTC): In 2022, Sreeja Akula became the first Telangana women to clinch the senior nationals title and also ended the state’s 58-year-old medal drought. The 24-year-old maintained her dominance at the domestic circuit and successfully defended her crown earlier this year. She was part of the Indian squad that won gold medal in mixed doubles event with Sharath Kamal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She also won gold in women’s doubles and women’s team events at the 2019 South Asian Games. Although Sreeja has only participated in one edition of UTT, Sreeja was naturally Dabang Delhi TTC's first pick.
6. Sutirtha Mukherjee (WR 116, Chennai Lions): Two-time national champion Sutirtha Mukherjee has left her mark on UTT with some brilliant performances including a stunning victory over then World No. 9 Cheng I-Ching in Season 3. Since that victory, Sutirtha’s career has seen a rise as she has clinched three gold medals — singles, mixed doubles and team — at the South Asian Games in 2019. Recently the 27-year-old made headlines after bagging the doubles title at the WTT Contender in Tunis last month alongside Ayhika Mukherjee. Sutirtha will be looking to extend her impressive run for the defending champions Chennai Lions at UTT Season 4.
7. Harmeet Desai (WR 71, Goa Challengers): The 29-year-old paddler from Surat, Gujarat has been a consistent performer. He was part of the squad that won gold in the men’s team event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Harmeet also had a spectacular 2019 where he won the gold in men’s doubles, mixed doubles and men’s team events at the South Asian Games held in Kathmandu. This level of consistency had Goa Challengers pick him first in the UTT Season 4 Player Draft .
These Indian table tennis players bring their unique talents and determination to the UTT.
All the live action will be broadcasted on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema as Bengaluru Smashers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis and U Mumba TT fight for the title.
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Tickets for Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 go live on BookMyShow
Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, World No. 17 Quadri Aruna among others to showcase top action in Pune from July 13-30
Pune, July 4, 2023: Ticket sales for the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 are now live on the BookMyShow as fans gear up to witness the world’s top table tennis stars, including World No. 17 Quadri Aruna, Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal in action from July 13 to 30 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 and will look to achieve success in its fourth season as well.
The tickets are available at: https://in.bookmyshow.com/sports/ultima ... ET00363221
The price for the general ticket has been set at Rs 99 whereas the premium hospitality ticket can be bought at Rs 2,000 to get the best experience at the stadium.
“UTT has been a great success so far and I am confident that the league will continue to maintain its popularity in Season 4 as well. Fans have been waiting to see their favourite table tennis stars in action in person for a long time and their wait ends now. The league has always produced exciting contests and the fans will experience it once again in Pune. BookMyShow is the place to get your tickets” commented Ekansh Gupta, Vice President, UTT.
Bengaluru Smashers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis and U Mumba TT are the six franchisees that will compete for the title.
Defending champions Chennai Lions and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will kickstart the season. A total of 18 high-voltage clashes will be played in the Season 4 with the live action available on Sports 18 and JioCinema.
Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 Squads:
Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra (Retained), Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan), Sanil Shetty, Natalia Bajor (Poland), Poymantee Baisya and Ankur Bhattacharjee
Chennai Lions: Sharath Kamal (Retained), Yangzi Liu (Australia), Benedikt Duda (Germany), Sutirtha Mukherjee, Payas Jain and Prapti Sen
Dabang Delhi TTC: Sathiyan G (Retained), Sreeja Akula, Barbora Balazova (Slovakia), Ayhika Mukherjee, Anirban Ghosh and Jon Persson (Sweden)
Goa Challengers: Suthasini Sawettabut (Thailand), Harmeet Desai, Alvaro Robles (Spain), T Reeth Rishya, Kwittwika Sinha Roy and Anthony Amalraj
Puneri Paltan Table Tennis: Omar Assar (Egypt), Manush Shah, Archana Kamath, Snehit SFR, Anusha Kutumbale and Hana Matelova (Czech Rep)
U Mumba TT: Manav Thakkar (Retained), Lily Zhang (US), Aruna Quadri (Nigeria), Diya Chitale, Mouma Das and Sudhanshu Grover
Tickets for Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 go live on BookMyShow
Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, World No. 17 Quadri Aruna among others to showcase top action in Pune from July 13-30
Pune, July 4, 2023: Ticket sales for the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 are now live on the BookMyShow as fans gear up to witness the world’s top table tennis stars, including World No. 17 Quadri Aruna, Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal in action from July 13 to 30 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 and will look to achieve success in its fourth season as well.
The tickets are available at: https://in.bookmyshow.com/sports/ultima ... ET00363221
The price for the general ticket has been set at Rs 99 whereas the premium hospitality ticket can be bought at Rs 2,000 to get the best experience at the stadium.
“UTT has been a great success so far and I am confident that the league will continue to maintain its popularity in Season 4 as well. Fans have been waiting to see their favourite table tennis stars in action in person for a long time and their wait ends now. The league has always produced exciting contests and the fans will experience it once again in Pune. BookMyShow is the place to get your tickets” commented Ekansh Gupta, Vice President, UTT.
Bengaluru Smashers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis and U Mumba TT are the six franchisees that will compete for the title.
Defending champions Chennai Lions and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will kickstart the season. A total of 18 high-voltage clashes will be played in the Season 4 with the live action available on Sports 18 and JioCinema.
Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 Squads:
Bengaluru Smashers: Manika Batra (Retained), Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan), Sanil Shetty, Natalia Bajor (Poland), Poymantee Baisya and Ankur Bhattacharjee
Chennai Lions: Sharath Kamal (Retained), Yangzi Liu (Australia), Benedikt Duda (Germany), Sutirtha Mukherjee, Payas Jain and Prapti Sen
Dabang Delhi TTC: Sathiyan G (Retained), Sreeja Akula, Barbora Balazova (Slovakia), Ayhika Mukherjee, Anirban Ghosh and Jon Persson (Sweden)
Goa Challengers: Suthasini Sawettabut (Thailand), Harmeet Desai, Alvaro Robles (Spain), T Reeth Rishya, Kwittwika Sinha Roy and Anthony Amalraj
Puneri Paltan Table Tennis: Omar Assar (Egypt), Manush Shah, Archana Kamath, Snehit SFR, Anusha Kutumbale and Hana Matelova (Czech Rep)
U Mumba TT: Manav Thakkar (Retained), Lily Zhang (US), Aruna Quadri (Nigeria), Diya Chitale, Mouma Das and Sudhanshu Grover
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To bring in large crowds, Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 to have tickets priced between Rs 99 to 2000
The six-team TT league, scheduled to be staged in Pune from July 13-30, will witness star paddlers Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, World No. 17 Quadri Aruna in action.
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The six-team TT league, scheduled to be staged in Pune from July 13-30, will witness star paddlers Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, World No. 17 Quadri Aruna in action.
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Not sure how much crowd it will attract as Indian TT is still in nascent stage!!!Saffron Lenin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:33 pm To bring in large crowds, Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 to have tickets priced between Rs 99 to 2000
The six-team TT league, scheduled to be staged in Pune from July 13-30, will witness star paddlers Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, World No. 17 Quadri Aruna in action.
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It doesn't matter!! There are many poor countries whose athletes make little money but perform good at olympics etc.....
By the way, league is good as it will support them financially and give them practice matches....
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Don't know what you mean by nascent. India has had a pretty long history in TT as a significant sport including hosting the world championship in 1975. However, we have mostly been a second tier world power in TT with success in some of the regional championships (like CWG) but not very competitive at the world level. Hopefully, we can change that going forward.Saffron Lenin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:34 pmNot sure how much crowd it will attract as Indian TT is still in nascent stage!!!Saffron Lenin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:33 pm To bring in large crowds, Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 to have tickets priced between Rs 99 to 2000
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Ultimate Table Tennis: Top-4 Youngsters to watch out for in Season 4
New Delhi, July 7, 2023: Table Tennis stars are ready to captivate the interest of the nation as the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 set to take place at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune from July 13 to 30.
India’s premier table tennis league- UTT is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). It has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 as the league has been instrumental in showcasing the immense talent of emerging Indian players.
The UTT Season 4 will also see some exciting young Table Tennis players take centre stage and showcase their potential in front of a large number of fans.
Where to watch live action: Sports 18 and JioCinema
Here are the Top-4 Youngsters to watch out for in Season 4:
1. Payas Jain (Chennai Lions)
One of the most exciting prospects in the upcoming UTT Season 4, Payas Jain has a unique record to his name in the Indian Table Tennis circuit. The 19-year-old is the only Indian paddler to clinch three medals in the Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championship.
He created the record in 2022 when he notched up a gold medal in the mixed doubles event and two bronze medals in the team and U-19 doubles events of the tournament, respectively. Jain was at his imperious best in the final and defeated the Chinese pair of Han Xinyuan and Qin Yuxuan by 3-2 with his partner. The young paddler won the final by 11-9, 11-1, 10-12, 7-11, 11-8 which speaks volumes of the talent he possesses.
Jain has also bagged a gold medal in the Asian Junior Championship and aims to continue his impressive performance as he gears up to play for Chennai Lions in UTT Season 4.
2. Diya Chitale (U Mumba TT)
Diya Chitale has gained enough experience playing with top paddlers of the world at a very young age. The 20-year-old became the doubles National Champion in 2019.
She won her first gold medal in an individual event of the Senior Women category during the National Ranking Tournament in 2022 and also got selected for the Commonwealth Games the same year due to her exceptional performances.
Diya played in the Commonwealth Games with an aggressive mindset and reached the quarterfinals of doubles and the team categories. Apart from medals in the national tournaments, she has notched up two medals in the WTT Youth Contender tournaments as well and will be one of the players on the U Mumba TT squad to watch out for in UTT Season 4.
3. Snehit SFR (Puneri Paltan Table Tennis)
Snehit SFR is excited about playing in the UTT for the first time in his career. The 22-year-old belongs to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh has won numerous medals in the Indian Table Tennis circuit with the latest being a silver medal in the 2023 National Ranking Tournament in Hyderabad.
He played brilliantly in the whole tournament and only lost to star India paddler Manav Thakkar in the final. Before the National Ranking Tournament, Snehit had won a gold medal in the 2022 National Games in Gujarat. He has also represented India in various competitions including Czech Open and Kazakhstan Open in different categories.
Snehit will now look to produce impactful performances in one of the biggest stages of his career- UTT Season 4 for Puneri Paltan Table Tennis.
4. Manush Shah (Puneri Paltan Table Tennis)
Hailing from Vadodara in Gujarat, Manush Shah has been playing the sport from a very young age. He has also represented India in the Asian Junior Championships and Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
The 22-year-old recently won the title at the 2023 UTT National Ranking Championships in front of the home crowd in Vadodara. He defeated Delhi's Sudhanshu Grover 4-2 to clinch his maiden title in the tournament. The win was special for Manush as Sudhanshu had defeated the likes of Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar on his way to the final of the competition and was the favourite to win the title.
He will now look to continue his good form for Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in the upcoming UTT Season 4. The paddler will be up against some top players and victories during the tournament will certainly boost his confidence as a player.
Ultimate Table Tennis: Top-4 Youngsters to watch out for in Season 4
New Delhi, July 7, 2023: Table Tennis stars are ready to captivate the interest of the nation as the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 set to take place at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune from July 13 to 30.
India’s premier table tennis league- UTT is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). It has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 as the league has been instrumental in showcasing the immense talent of emerging Indian players.
The UTT Season 4 will also see some exciting young Table Tennis players take centre stage and showcase their potential in front of a large number of fans.
Where to watch live action: Sports 18 and JioCinema
Here are the Top-4 Youngsters to watch out for in Season 4:
1. Payas Jain (Chennai Lions)
One of the most exciting prospects in the upcoming UTT Season 4, Payas Jain has a unique record to his name in the Indian Table Tennis circuit. The 19-year-old is the only Indian paddler to clinch three medals in the Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championship.
He created the record in 2022 when he notched up a gold medal in the mixed doubles event and two bronze medals in the team and U-19 doubles events of the tournament, respectively. Jain was at his imperious best in the final and defeated the Chinese pair of Han Xinyuan and Qin Yuxuan by 3-2 with his partner. The young paddler won the final by 11-9, 11-1, 10-12, 7-11, 11-8 which speaks volumes of the talent he possesses.
Jain has also bagged a gold medal in the Asian Junior Championship and aims to continue his impressive performance as he gears up to play for Chennai Lions in UTT Season 4.
2. Diya Chitale (U Mumba TT)
Diya Chitale has gained enough experience playing with top paddlers of the world at a very young age. The 20-year-old became the doubles National Champion in 2019.
She won her first gold medal in an individual event of the Senior Women category during the National Ranking Tournament in 2022 and also got selected for the Commonwealth Games the same year due to her exceptional performances.
Diya played in the Commonwealth Games with an aggressive mindset and reached the quarterfinals of doubles and the team categories. Apart from medals in the national tournaments, she has notched up two medals in the WTT Youth Contender tournaments as well and will be one of the players on the U Mumba TT squad to watch out for in UTT Season 4.
3. Snehit SFR (Puneri Paltan Table Tennis)
Snehit SFR is excited about playing in the UTT for the first time in his career. The 22-year-old belongs to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh has won numerous medals in the Indian Table Tennis circuit with the latest being a silver medal in the 2023 National Ranking Tournament in Hyderabad.
He played brilliantly in the whole tournament and only lost to star India paddler Manav Thakkar in the final. Before the National Ranking Tournament, Snehit had won a gold medal in the 2022 National Games in Gujarat. He has also represented India in various competitions including Czech Open and Kazakhstan Open in different categories.
Snehit will now look to produce impactful performances in one of the biggest stages of his career- UTT Season 4 for Puneri Paltan Table Tennis.
4. Manush Shah (Puneri Paltan Table Tennis)
Hailing from Vadodara in Gujarat, Manush Shah has been playing the sport from a very young age. He has also represented India in the Asian Junior Championships and Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
The 22-year-old recently won the title at the 2023 UTT National Ranking Championships in front of the home crowd in Vadodara. He defeated Delhi's Sudhanshu Grover 4-2 to clinch his maiden title in the tournament. The win was special for Manush as Sudhanshu had defeated the likes of Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar on his way to the final of the competition and was the favourite to win the title.
He will now look to continue his good form for Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in the upcoming UTT Season 4. The paddler will be up against some top players and victories during the tournament will certainly boost his confidence as a player.
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Niraj Bajaj, who is one of the promoters of UTT and the chairman of Bajaj Auto and other Bajaj group of companies, is a 3 time National TT Champion, including a 4 time stint as India's #1. He is also a recipient of Arjuna Award. Great to see such people doing their bit for Indian sports.
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Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4: Fixtures, Results and Points Table
July 13 - Puneri Paltan vs Chennai Lions
July 14 - U Mumba vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 15 - Dabang Delhi vs Goa Challengers
July 16 - Chennai Lions vs U Mumba
July 17 - Puneri Paltan vs Goa Challengers
July 18 - Bengaluru Smashers vs Dabang Delhi
July 19 - Goa Challengers vs U Mumba
July 20 - Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 21 - Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan
July 22 - Goa Challengers vs Chennai Lions
July 23 - Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 24 - Dabang Delhi vs U Mumba
July 25 - Bengaluru Smashers vs Goa Challengers
July 26 - Chennai Lions vs Dabang Delhi
July 27 - U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan
July 28 - Semifinal 1: Rank 1 vs Rank 4
July 29 - Semifinal 2: Rank 2 vs Rank 3
July 30 - Final: SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner
https://thefangarage.com/articles/19332 ... ints-table
July 13 - Puneri Paltan vs Chennai Lions
July 14 - U Mumba vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 15 - Dabang Delhi vs Goa Challengers
July 16 - Chennai Lions vs U Mumba
July 17 - Puneri Paltan vs Goa Challengers
July 18 - Bengaluru Smashers vs Dabang Delhi
July 19 - Goa Challengers vs U Mumba
July 20 - Chennai Lions vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 21 - Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan
July 22 - Goa Challengers vs Chennai Lions
July 23 - Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Smashers
July 24 - Dabang Delhi vs U Mumba
July 25 - Bengaluru Smashers vs Goa Challengers
July 26 - Chennai Lions vs Dabang Delhi
July 27 - U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan
July 28 - Semifinal 1: Rank 1 vs Rank 4
July 29 - Semifinal 2: Rank 2 vs Rank 3
July 30 - Final: SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner
https://thefangarage.com/articles/19332 ... ints-table
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Re: Ultimate Table Tennis league- season 4
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IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 kicks off on Thursday, Chennai Lions face Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in opener
The matches will be broadcasted on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema, tickets available on BookMyShow
Pune, July 12, 2023: The stage is set for the high-voltage table tennis action as IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4, powered by DafaNews, begins on Thursday at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 and will look to achieve success in its fourth season as well.
A total of 36 players, including 12 international players, will engage in thrilling action over a period of 18 days in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4. Among them, 14 paddlers have played in the Olympics, while nine players have showcased their strengths in the Commonwealth Games.
Defending champions Chennai Lions will begin their title defence against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in the opening fixture of Season 4, which will go on till July 30. Chennai Lions' challenge will be spearheaded by ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal.
"We are delighted that the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis is back with Season 4. All of us are ready to see some top table tennis action as UTT makes the game really exciting. A lot of young players also get to be a part of it which is a really great thing for Indian table tennis," commented Sharath Kamal during the pre-season press conference here in Pune.
On the other hand, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis paddler Hana Matelova is also excited to play in India and wants to give her best to take the franchise to new heights this season.
Matelova stated, "It's an honour to be a part of the UTT family again and I would like to continue the way I performed in UTT Season 2. I am looking forward to play with my teammates and we will try to go as far as possible in the tournament."
India star Manika Batra is also a key attraction of Season 4 and will represent Bengaluru Smashers. "I am really excited to play in the UTT this season. There are a lot of new faces in the league in Season 4 and it will be a thrilling experience to play with them as all of them are really talented. Bengaluru Smashers will give their best in every tie," commented Batra.
Dabang Delhi TTC's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran said, "I have been a part of Dabang Delhi TTC for all the seasons of UTT and to be back here again with the team feels like a homecoming. The league has played a tremendous role in nurturing Indian talent because when I played my first I was a young boy and now I am a regular player for India in the international circuit. So, it's a great opportunity for everyone and we are looking forward to Season 4."
"It's a big effort from UTT and Indian table tennis to organize such a big tournament as it provides a perfect platform for players to showcase their talent. It's very useful for all of us and I am looking forward to play in the UTT season 4 with my amazing teammates," commented Goa Challengers' Alvaro Robles.
U Mumba TT's Lily Zhang is also enthralled to play in India and believes that IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 will put Indian table tennis on the world map.
"I am super excited to be here in India again and play some really good tennis. I played here in Season 2 and it feels great UTT is back again this time with new faces. The team spirit and environment in this competition are really good and I am looking forward to all the enthralling table tennis action," concluded Zhang.
All the Season 4 ties will start at 7.30 PM with broadcast on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema. The tickets will be available on BookMyShow.
IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 kicks off on Thursday, Chennai Lions face Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in opener
The matches will be broadcasted on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema, tickets available on BookMyShow
Pune, July 12, 2023: The stage is set for the high-voltage table tennis action as IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4, powered by DafaNews, begins on Thursday at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.
The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017 and will look to achieve success in its fourth season as well.
A total of 36 players, including 12 international players, will engage in thrilling action over a period of 18 days in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4. Among them, 14 paddlers have played in the Olympics, while nine players have showcased their strengths in the Commonwealth Games.
Defending champions Chennai Lions will begin their title defence against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in the opening fixture of Season 4, which will go on till July 30. Chennai Lions' challenge will be spearheaded by ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal.
"We are delighted that the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis is back with Season 4. All of us are ready to see some top table tennis action as UTT makes the game really exciting. A lot of young players also get to be a part of it which is a really great thing for Indian table tennis," commented Sharath Kamal during the pre-season press conference here in Pune.
On the other hand, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis paddler Hana Matelova is also excited to play in India and wants to give her best to take the franchise to new heights this season.
Matelova stated, "It's an honour to be a part of the UTT family again and I would like to continue the way I performed in UTT Season 2. I am looking forward to play with my teammates and we will try to go as far as possible in the tournament."
India star Manika Batra is also a key attraction of Season 4 and will represent Bengaluru Smashers. "I am really excited to play in the UTT this season. There are a lot of new faces in the league in Season 4 and it will be a thrilling experience to play with them as all of them are really talented. Bengaluru Smashers will give their best in every tie," commented Batra.
Dabang Delhi TTC's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran said, "I have been a part of Dabang Delhi TTC for all the seasons of UTT and to be back here again with the team feels like a homecoming. The league has played a tremendous role in nurturing Indian talent because when I played my first I was a young boy and now I am a regular player for India in the international circuit. So, it's a great opportunity for everyone and we are looking forward to Season 4."
"It's a big effort from UTT and Indian table tennis to organize such a big tournament as it provides a perfect platform for players to showcase their talent. It's very useful for all of us and I am looking forward to play in the UTT season 4 with my amazing teammates," commented Goa Challengers' Alvaro Robles.
U Mumba TT's Lily Zhang is also enthralled to play in India and believes that IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 will put Indian table tennis on the world map.
"I am super excited to be here in India again and play some really good tennis. I played here in Season 2 and it feels great UTT is back again this time with new faces. The team spirit and environment in this competition are really good and I am looking forward to all the enthralling table tennis action," concluded Zhang.
All the Season 4 ties will start at 7.30 PM with broadcast on Sports 18 and streamed on JioCinema. The tickets will be available on BookMyShow.
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Chennai Lions d. Puneri Paltan 10-5
Sharath Kamal (CL) d. Omar Assar (PP) 11-10 9-11 11-6
Yangzi Liu (CL) d. Archana Kamath (PP) 11-5 11-10 10-11
Sharath Kamal/Yangzi Liu (CL) d. Omar Assar/Archana Kamath (PP)
Benedikt Duda (CL) d. Manush Shah (PP) 11-8 11-7 7-11
Sutirtha Mukherjee (CL) l. Hana Matelova (PP) 6-11 11-5 2-11
Sharath Kamal (CL) d. Omar Assar (PP) 11-10 9-11 11-6
Yangzi Liu (CL) d. Archana Kamath (PP) 11-5 11-10 10-11
Sharath Kamal/Yangzi Liu (CL) d. Omar Assar/Archana Kamath (PP)
Benedikt Duda (CL) d. Manush Shah (PP) 11-8 11-7 7-11
Sutirtha Mukherjee (CL) l. Hana Matelova (PP) 6-11 11-5 2-11