WTT Feeder Cappadocia 2025: Poymantee Baisya Wins Silver in Mixed Doubles
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Synopsis
Poymantee Baisya and Akash Pal of Adani Sportsline won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia 2025, held in Turkiye. Baisya reflects on her journey and the support from the Garv Hai initiative, which nurtures talented athletes in India.
Key Takeaways
- Poymantee Baisya and Akash Pal won silver in mixed doubles.
- The tournament occurred from February 17 to 21 in Turkiye.
- They defeated several international teams to reach the finals.
- Baisya has been part of the Garv Hai initiative since 2024.
- Her journey has been supported by Adani Sportsline.
Ahmedabad, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Adani Sportsline athlete Poymantee Baisya, along with her partner Akash Pal, achieved a silver medal in the mixed doubles event at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia 2025. The prestigious table tennis tournament took place in Turkiye from February 17 to 21.
The pair launched their tournament journey with a convincing 3-1 victory over the Polish duo of Katarzyna Wegryzn and Mateusz Zalewski. In the quarter-finals, the Indian team maintained the same scoreline against Hong Kong's Li Hon Ming and Wong Hoi Tung. Advancing to the semi-finals, they triumphed over Korea Republic’s Cho Seungmin and Yoo Siwoo with another 3-1 win. However, in the finals, Baisya and Pal fell short with a score of 1-3 against the Chinese pair of Xue Fei and Han Feier.
“This achievement marks a significant milestone in my career, yet I recognize that there is much more to accomplish. Competing in this tournament against some of the world's top players has been invaluable and will aid both Akash and me in future endeavors. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my team, coaches, friends, family, and Adani Sportsline for their unwavering support. The Garv Hai initiative has been instrumental in my development, and I eagerly anticipate building upon this success,” Baisya expressed.
The 22-year-old athlete has been part of the Garv Hai initiative since 2024. Established in 2016, Garv Hai has blossomed into a nationwide program dedicated to identifying and nurturing talented athletes, helping them achieve greatness on global stages such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics.
“Poymantee’s accomplishment is a matter of pride for our nation and for all of us at Adani Sportsline. Congratulations to her on this remarkable achievement. We are dedicated to supporting her journey and growth,” stated Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline.
During the Turkiye championship, Baisya also competed in the singles draw, reaching the Round of 32. She fought valiantly against China’s Ding Yije, who prevailed with a score of 3-2. In the men’s singles bracket, India’s Ankur Bhattacharjee advanced to the Round of 16.
Recently, Baisya represented India at the Mixed Team World Cup 2024 and earned a bronze medal at the BRICS Games. Additionally, she and Pal clinched the title at the 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships, having previously secured the title at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia last year.
