Who Stole the Show on Day 1 of the UTT Juniors?
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Synopsis
The inaugural UTT Juniors Table Tennis tournament ignites excitement with thrilling matches. U Mumba and Dempo Goa dominate their ties, while Kolkata ThunderBlades secure a nail-biting win. With intense competition ahead, don’t miss the action!
Key Takeaways
- U Mumba and Dempo Goa emerged as dominant forces on Day 1.
- Kolkata ThunderBlades secured a thrilling win against Chennai Lions.
- The tournament showcases the rising talent in Indian table tennis.
- Exciting matches are lined up for the upcoming days.
Ahmedabad, May 29 (NationPress) The first edition of the UTT Juniors Table Tennis tournament commenced on Thursday. U Mumba and Dempo Goa Challengers achieved significant victories with scores of 7-2 in their matches, while the Kolkata ThunderBlades narrowly defeated Stanley’s Chennai Lions with a scoreline of 5-4 in the U-15 tournament.
The Kolkata ThunderBlades kicked off their campaign with a win against the Chennai Lions, winning a total of 5 sets compared to the Lions' 4. Ritvik Gupta initiated Kolkata's triumph by defeating Chennai’s Siddhanth Dhariwal with a clean 3-0 (11-6, 11-9, 11-9) in the boys’ singles.
Following this, the team triumphed in the mixed doubles event, where Ritvik and Swara overcame Siddhanth and Divyanshi with a score of 2-1 (11-10, 6-11, 11-10). In the girls' singles event, Divyanshi Bhowmick of Chennai outperformed Swara Karmakar, winning 3-1 (11-10, 11-7, 11-9).
In the second tie, U Mumba TT displayed a commanding performance against Dabang Delhi T.T.C., concluding the match with a score of 7-2. In the boys’ singles, Akash Rajavelu from Delhi claimed a win over Prateek Tulsani with a score of 2-1 (11-9, 11-5, 7-11). However, the mixed doubles saw U Mumba take charge as Prateek and Ananya secured a 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-5) victory against Delhi’s Akash and Dhaani. Ananya Muralidharan then confirmed U Mumba's victory with a 3-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-4) win over Dhaani Jain in the girls’ singles.
In the day’s final tie, Dempo Goa Challengers triumphed over Ahmedabad SG Pipers with a score of 7-2. Goa’s Sahil Rawat outplayed Abheek Kashyap in the boys’ singles event with a score of 3-0 (11-4, 11-5, 11-7). The mixed doubles also favored Goa, as Sahil and Aarya defeated Abheek and Mouboni with a score of 3-0. The final match was clinched by Ahmedabad’s Mouboni Chatterjee, who won against Arya Redkar by 2-1.
The upcoming day of the tournament will feature three matches, starting with U Mumba TT facing the PBG Pune Jaguars, followed by a contest between Ahmedabad SG Pipers and Kolkata ThunderBlades. The day will conclude with a showdown between the Jaipur Patriots and Dabang Delhi T.T.C.
Point of View
Showcasing promising talent and competitive spirit. As the nation watches, the performances of teams like U Mumba and Kolkata ThunderBlades highlight the growing popularity and potential of table tennis among youth in India.
NationPress
20/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTT Juniors Table Tennis tournament?
The UTT Juniors Table Tennis tournament is an inaugural event showcasing young talent in table tennis across India.
Who were the standout teams on Day 1?
U Mumba and Dempo Goa were standout teams, both winning their matches with impressive scores of 7-2, while Kolkata ThunderBlades had a close win against Chennai Lions.
When are the next matches scheduled?
The next matches are scheduled for tomorrow, featuring U Mumba TT against PBG Pune Jaguars and others.
