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Athlead Goa Challengers Triumph in UTT 2024 Semi-Final, Advance to Final

Athlead Goa Challengers Triumph in UTT 2024 Semi-Final, Advance to Final

By September 5, 2024 0

Athlead Goa Challengers, the defending champions of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024, secured a berth in the final after defeating PBG Bengaluru Smashers 8-4 in the first semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

The Goa Challengers started strong, with Mihai Bobocica upsetting Alvaro Robles’ unbeaten streak this season with a 2-1 victory in the first men’s singles. Yangzi Liu, later named the Foreign Player of the Tie, extended the lead with a 2-1 win over World No.25 Manika Batra in the first women’s singles.

PBG Bengaluru Smashers fought back with a 2-1 victory in the mixed doubles, but Harmeet Desai, a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist, sealed the deal for the defending champions with a 3-0 triumph over Jeet Chandra in the second men’s singles. Desai was recognized as the Indian Player of the Tie for his outstanding performance.

The Goa Challengers will now face the winner of the second semi-final between Dabang Delhi TTC and Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the final. The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), has captivated fans with its high-octane matches.

Tickets for the remaining matches are available online on BookMyShow and offline at the box office near Gate no. 1 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

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PBG Bengaluru Smashers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis Aim for Continued Dominance in UTT 2024

PBG Bengaluru Smashers, Puneri Paltan Table Tennis Aim for Continued Dominance in UTT 2024

By August 25, 2024 0

PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis Aim for Continued Success in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024

The Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 season is heating up, with both PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis looking to maintain their winning streaks when they face off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Monday.

Both teams made impressive starts to the tournament, with PBG Bengaluru Smashers defeating Chennai Lions 11-4 and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis overcoming Ahmedabad SG Pipers 10-5.

PBG Bengaluru Smashers’ victory was largely due to the heroics of Jeet Chandra, who stunned India’s top-ranked male paddler, Achanta Sharath Kamal, 3-0. Captain Alvaro Robles, Lily Zhang, and Anthony Amalraj also contributed to the team’s success.

Puneri Paltan Table Tennis, meanwhile, relied on the brilliance of Ayhika Mukherjee, who upset the league’s highest-ranked player, Bernadette Szocs, 3-0. Ankur Bhattacharjee also impressed with a sweeping win over Lilian Bardet.

Both teams will be eager to build on their strong starts and secure a place in the playoffs. A victory for either side could bring them closer to that goal.

The match between PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams boasting talented players and a hunger for success.

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Alvaro Robles to Lead PBG Bengaluru Smashers in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024

Alvaro Robles to Lead PBG Bengaluru Smashers in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024

By August 22, 2024 0

Star Spanish paddler Alvaro Robles will lead PBG Bengaluru Smashers in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 as team captain. Robles, 33, will spearhead a talented sextet, which includes Indian ace Manika Batra, USA sensation Lily Zhang, youngsters Jeet Chandra and Taneesha Kotecha, and the highly experienced Amalraj Anthony.

Robles, a two-time Olympian, has qualified for the playoffs in all three of his previous UTT appearances. He starred in last season’s UTT final, sweeping Indian great Achanta Sharath Kamal 3-0.

Punit Balan, CEO of Punit Balan Group, owners of PBG Bengaluru Smashers, said: “We are delighted to have Alvaro Robles as the captain of the PBG Bengaluru Smashers. Alvaro’s track record speaks for itself-he’s a proven champion with the heart of a leader.”

Robles’ remarkable achievements include a historic silver medal at the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships in Budapest, Hungary, making him the first Spaniard to reach such heights in the sport. He also won a Mediterranean Games gold in 2020 and became the first Spanish player to reach the final in an ITTF Challenger Series event the same year.

“Being named captain of the PBG Bengaluru Smashers is a tremendous honor,” said Robles. “Leading such a talented group of players in a prestigious tournament like IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis is a challenge I am eager to embrace.”

For the third time in UTT, Robles will work under Dutch coach Elena Timina, who herself coached her team to become UTT champion last year. Timina said: “I’m thrilled to be coaching Alvaro Robles again, especially in such an important role as team captain. Alvaro is not only a world-class player but also a strategic thinker who knows how to bring out the best in his teammates.”

PBG Bengaluru Smashers will begin their IndianOil UTT 2024 campaign on Friday (August 23) with a tie against hosts Chennai Lions. The team will subsequently play Puneri Paltan TT, debutants Jaipur Patriots and Ahmedabad SG Pipers, and Dabang Delhi TTC in their remaining league stage ties.

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