Chennai Lions beat Puneri Paltans in the TT season opener

Welcome to Khel Nows live blog of Puneri Paltan vs Chennai Lions match in Ultimate Table Tennis 2023.

The stage is set for high-voltage table tennis action as the Ultimate Table Tennis 2023 presented by DafaNews kicks off on Thursday at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi, Pune.

Promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dan, the franchise league under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has transformed table tennis in India since its inception in 2017 and is aiming for success. also the fourth season.

A total of 36 players, including 12 international players, will take part in exciting action over 18 days in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4. Among them, 14 paddlers have played in the Olympics, while nine players have showcased their strengths at the Commonwealth Games.

Defending champions Chennai Lions will begin their title defense against Puneri Palta Table Tennis in the opening match of Season 4, which will continue till 30 July. Leading the Chennai Lions challenge is Indian ace paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal.

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We are happy that IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis is back with Season 4. We are all ready to see some top table tennis action as UTT makes the game really exciting. A lot of young players are also getting involved, which is really great for Indian table tennis, Sharath Kamal commented at a pre-season press conference here in Pune.

On the other hand, Puneri Palta Table Tennis paddler Hana Matelova is also excited to play in India and wants to give her best to take the franchise to new heights this season.

Matelova stated: It is an honor to be part of the UTT family again and I would like to continue in the same way I performed in UTT season 2. I am looking forward to playing with my teammates and we will try to go as far as possible. tournament.

India star Manika Batra is also a key attraction in Season 4 and represents the Bengaluru Smashers. I am really excited to play for UTT this season. There are a lot of new faces in the league in Season 4 and it will be an exciting experience to play with them as they are all really talented. Bengaluru Smashers will give their best in every tie, commented Batra.

Dabang Delhi TTCs Sathiyan Gnanasekaran said, I have been a part of Dabang Delhi TTC for all the seasons of UTT and coming back here with the team feels like a homecoming. The league has played a huge role in nurturing Indian talent because when I first played I was a young lad and now I am a regular for India on the international circuit. So it’s a great opportunity for everyone and we’re looking forward to Season 4.

It is a great effort of UTT and Indian Table Tennis to organize such a big tournament as it provides a perfect platform for the players to showcase their talent. It will be very beneficial for all of us and I am looking forward to playing in UTT Season 4 with my amazing teammates, commented Goa Challengers Alvaro Robles.

U Mumba TTs Lily Zhang is also excited to play in India and believes that IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 will put Indian table tennis on the world map.

I am very excited to be back here in India and play some really good tennis. I played here in season 2 and it feels great that UTT is back this time with new faces. The team spirit and environment in this competition is really good and I’m looking forward to all the fascinating table tennis action, Zhang concluded.

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