Doha, Qatar – Indian table tennis players have made a significant impact at the World Table Tennis (WTT) events in Doha, showcasing their talent and determination on the international stage. Several players have successfully navigated the qualifiers to secure spots in the main draw across singles and doubles events, demonstrating the growing depth and tactical maturity of Indian table tennis.
In the WTT Youth Contender Doha, Syndrela Das clinched the U19 Girls Singles title, defeating fellow Indian Divyanshi Bhowmick in the final with a score of 3-1. Sreejani Chakraborty also emerged victorious, winning the U15 Girls Singles title by overcoming Ahona Roy 3-1 in the final.
Manush Shah delivered a standout performance in the men's singles qualifiers at the WTT Star Contender Doha, demonstrating resilience to edge past Chang Yu-an of Chinese Taipei in a five-game battle. Shah's 3-2 victory was attributed to his patience and shot selection, particularly in the extended rallies. Taneesha Kotecha delivered a clinical performance in the women's singles qualifiers, securing a straight-games 3-0 win against Huang Yu-Jie of Chinese Taipei. Swastika Ghosh also secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Yashaswini Ghorpade in an all-Indian clash in the women's qualifiers.
The doubles events further highlighted India's growing strength. Yashaswini Ghorpade and Ayhika Mukherjee combined effectively to defeat Swastika Ghosh and Taneesha Kotecha 3-0 in an all-Indian encounter. Manika Batra and Diya Chitale delivered a commanding performance, brushing aside Massart (Belgium) and Mirkadi (Kazakhstan) 3-0. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale won the mixed doubles title at the WTT Contender Muscat, edging out China's Huang and Shi in a thrilling five-game final.
These victories and strong performances in Doha reflect the steady upward trajectory of Indian table tennis players in international competition. Their success demonstrates their readiness to compete at the main-draw level and highlights their growing chemistry on the international circuit. With continued dedication and strategic gameplay, Indian paddlers are poised to make even greater strides in future WTT events, solidifying their presence on the global stage.
