How Did WTT Feeder Series 2026 See Manush Shah and Ryu Hanna Triumph?
Synopsis
In a thrilling conclusion at the WTT Feeder Series 2026 in Vadodara, local hero Manush Shah and Korea's Ryu Hanna emerged victorious in the singles events. Shah overcame an early deficit, while Hanna delivered a dominant performance, showcasing their table tennis prowess. Read on for detailed match results and highlights.
Key Takeaways
Manush Shah won the men's singles title after a comeback.
Ryu Hanna showcased dominance in women's singles.
Payas Jain left with two trophies despite not winning singles.
The event marked a significant step for table tennis in Vadodara.
Strong performances from both local and international players.
Vadodara, Jan 11 (NationPress) Top seed and local favourite Manush Shah alongside Korea's Ryu Hanna celebrated impressive victories to clinch the men’s and women’s singles championships, respectively, at the WTT Feeder Series 2026, supported by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Sunday.
The inaugural edition of the WTT Feeder Series in Vadodara, backed by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, was orchestrated by the Table Tennis Association of Baroda and executed by UTT.
Manush faced initial challenges, dropping the first two games in the final against Payas Jain, but maintained his focus to rebound and secure victory, finishing the men’s singles match with scores of 7-11, 10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 11-8.
The women’s singles final was rather one-sided, with Ryu overpowering qualifier Anusha with a scoreline of 11-6, 11-6, 11-5.
The Korean athlete earned a double crown by partnering with Yoo Yerin to triumph over India’s top doubles duo Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee, with a nail-biting score of 4-11, 11-9, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9.
Despite not winning in the men’s singles, Payas Jain will depart Vadodara with two trophies.
He initially teamed with Syndrela Das to conquer second seeds Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade in the mixed doubles final, finishing with scores of 6-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6.
Jain and Ankur Bhattacharjee also clinched victory in the men’s doubles final against Aakash Pal and Mudit Dani with scores of 12-10, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8.
Results (final):
Men’s Singles: 1-Manush Shah bt 7-Payas Jain 7-11, 10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 11-8
Men’s Doubles: 1-Ankur Bhattacharjee/Payas Jain bt 2-Aakash Pal/Mudit Dani 12-10, 11-7, 7-11, 11-8
Women’s Singles: Ryu Hanna bt Anusha Kutumbale 11-6, 11-6, 11-5
Women’s Doubles: 1-Yoo Yerin/Ryu Hanna (KOR) bt 7-Sutirtha Mukherjee/Ayhika Mukherjee 4-11, 11-9, 11-9, 4-11, 11-9
Mixed Doubles: Payas Jain/Syndrela Das bt 2-Harmeet Desai/Yashaswini Ghorpade 8-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6
Point of View
We celebrate the remarkable achievements of Manush Shah and Ryu Hanna at the WTT Feeder Series 2026. Their victories not only highlight individual skill but also promote the growth of table tennis in India. Events like these inspire the next generation of athletes, and we at NationPress are proud to cover such pivotal moments in sports.
NationPress
2 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's singles title at the WTT Feeder Series 2026?
Manush Shah won the men's singles title at the WTT Feeder Series 2026.
What were the scores in the women's singles final?
Ryu Hanna defeated Anusha Kutumbale with scores of 11-6, 11-6, 11-5.
Which teams played in the men's doubles final?
Ankur Bhattacharjee and Payas Jain faced Aakash Pal and Mudit Dani in the men's doubles final.
Where was the WTT Feeder Series 2026 held?
The event took place at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara.
Did Payas Jain win any titles at the event?
Yes, Payas Jain secured two titles in the mixed doubles and men's doubles events.
