Indian Table Tennis Galloping Ahead!

Indian Table Tennis: Rising Stars Shine as Domestic Season Heats Up

By Menas Jagadish

New Delhi, November 24, 2025 — Indian table tennis is experiencing a dynamic period of transition and growth. With the conclusion of several national-level tournaments in November and major events looming in December, the spotlight is firmly on emerging talents who are making their mark both locally and internationally.

Rising Talents Make History

The past few weeks have been particularly notable for India's young paddlers. The mixed doubles pair of Diya Chitale and Manush Shah made history by becoming the first Indian duo to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals, a significant milestone for Indian table tennis on the global stage. Their achievement highlights the increasing depth of talent in the country.

Meanwhile, rising stars Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have soared to the World No. 1 ranking in their respective junior categories, showcasing India's strong pipeline of future champions.

National Tournaments Conclude, Next Events Announced

November saw the conclusion of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula, Haryana, and Indore, Madhya Pradesh. These events provided crucial platforms for players to compete and earn ranking points.

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has announced the upcoming schedule, with the focus now shifting to the following events:

• UTT 2nd National PARA Ranking Table Tennis Championships 2025-26: Scheduled for December 2–4, 2025, in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships-2025 (Ranchi): Set to take place from December 6–13, 2025, in Hotwar, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The entry window for players closes on November 25, 2025.
• 52nd All India Institutional Table Tennis Championships 2025: Hosted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from December 24–30, 2025.

These tournaments are vital for the continued development and competitive readiness of the nation's players.

International Outlook and Preparations

Looking ahead, India has already secured berths for both men's and women's teams at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships Finals in London, having qualified through the South Asian Regional Championships in August.

The recent Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025, hosted in Bhubaneswar, provided invaluable experience, with India's young squads testing their mettle against continental powerhouses like China, Japan, and South Korea. The men's team's medal streak came to an end in the quarterfinals against Hong Kong, but the performance offered key insights into areas for improvement as the team prepares for future international assignments, including the Commonwealth Games.

The Indian table tennis community remains optimistic, with a strong emphasis on nurturing emerging talent and aiming for greater success on the international circuit. Fans can find more information and event details on the official Table Tennis Federation of India website.

The Rise and Rise of Manush Shah: From Humble Grassroots to the Elite of Table Tennis

Over the past few years, Manush Shah has emerged as a prominent figure in Indian table tennis, showcasing remarkable talent and determination. His journey reached a pinnacle at the 86th Senior National Table Tennis Championships in Surat, where he clinched his maiden men's singles title.

Early Life and Rise

Born on January 12, 2001, in Vadodara, Gujarat, Manush's tryst with table tennis began after a significant childhood injury redirected his athletic pursuits from cricket to table tennis. His dedication to the sport was evident early on, leading him to represent India in various junior international tournaments. Notably, he secured two silver medals at the Asian Junior Championships and participated in the World Junior Championships in 2018, where he reached the quarterfinals in men's doubles.

Climbing the Ranks

In 2022, Manush's consistent performances earned him a bronze medal at the Senior National Championships.

His upward trajectory continued, and by January 2025, he achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 78 in singles. In doubles, partnering with Manav Thakkar, he reached the world No. 10 spot, with the duo making significant strides in international tournaments, including a notable quarterfinal finish at the 2023 Asian Games.

National Championship Triumph

The culmination of Manush's hard work was evident at the 2025 Senior National Table Tennis Championships held at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium in Surat. In the men's singles final, he faced Delhi's Payas Jain. Despite dropping the first game 10-12, Manush showcased resilience and tactical prowess to win the next four games consecutively, securing the title with a 4-1 victory (10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10, 11-8).

Reflecting on his achievement, Manush expressed immense joy, especially winning in his home state. He credited the local support as a significant factor in his triumph, stating, "The support I got today from the fans made a lot of difference."

Looking Ahead

With his maiden national title and rising international rankings, Manush Shah's future in table tennis looks promising. His journey from a young enthusiast to a national champion serves as an inspiration, highlighting the impact of dedication, resilience, and local support in achieving sporting excellence.

For those interested in witnessing his championship-winning performance, here's the final match against Payas Jain:
https://youtu.be/U9o39oFEuvo

Manush Shah, Manushree Patil win titles at Central Zone Table Tennis 2015

Manush Shah and Manushree Patil win Sub Junior titles at the Central Zone All India Table Tennis tournament at Jamnagar

Manush of Gujarat and Manushree of Maharashtra clinched the sub junior titles that were on offer early at the tournament. Divyansh Srivastava and Kavyashree Baskar won the Cadet titles.

Manush overcame Jeho Himnakulhpuingheta and Manushree defeated Swastika Ghosh from her own state in the finals. Both turned out to be straight set affairs.

Results:

Cadet Boys: Final: Divyansh Srivastava (UP) bt Vishwa Deenadayalan (TN) 11-7, 11-5, 11-7, 12-10

Cadet Girls: Final: Kavyashree Baskar (TN) bt Anargya Manjunath (KNT) 11-5, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 11-7

Sub-Junior Boys: Final: Manush Shah (Guj) bt Jeho Hinakulhpuingheta (PSPBA) 11-9, 11-9, 11-9, 12-10

Sub-Junior Girls: Final: Manushree Patil (Mah) bt Swastika Gosh (Mah) 11-6, 12-10, 11-8, 12-10

Frenaz Chipia wins a Triple at the Bhavnagar State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament

Frenaz Chipia won a grand triple at the Gujarat State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at Bhavnagar. In each of the finals, she beat Hely Shah. Hely Shah can take some comfort since she beat top seed Sapna Sharma in the semi finals.

Frenaz was recently attending the camp at Indore for Indian probables and seemed to be super sharp in her play. In the Men's finals, Devesh Karia beat Ravi Joshi 4-2.

Cadet Boys : Manush shah (Baroda) bt. Parag Chandalia(Bhavnagar) 9-11,11-7,11-2,11-3,11-8.

Sub.Junior Boys : Final : Nilay Thakkar(Surat) bt. Harsh Thakre(Baroda) 10-12,7-11,7-11,11-9,14-12,11-8,11-6

Junior Boys : Final – Harsh Sachnandani(Surat) bt Henil Shah(Ahmedabad) 10-12,7-11,9-11,11-7,12-10,11-6,11-8

Youth Boys : Ravi Joshi (Bhavnagar) bt. Harsh Sachnandani(Surat) 13-11,12-10,11-6,9-11,11-8.

Mens Singles : Devesh Karia (Bhavnagar) bt. Ravi Joshi (Bhavnagar) 11-6,8-11,8-11,11-4,11-3,11-4.

Cadet Girls : Meens Patel(Val) bt. Sanskruti Malpani(Surat) 11-7,11-7,11-7,11-13,11-7

Sub.Junior Girls : Final : Sanjana Kotak(Ahmedabad) bt.Simin Atodariya(Surat)
11-8,11-13,12-10,12-10,9-11,10-12,11-7.

Junior Girls : Final : Frenaz Chhipia(Surat) bt. Hely Shah(Ahmedabad) 11-8,11-9,11-6,11-8.

Youth Girls: Frenaz Chhipia(Surat) bt. Hely Shah(Ahmedabad) 9-11,13-11,11-7,12-10,11-8.

Women Singles : Frenaz Chipia ( Surat) bt Hely Shah (Ahmedabad) 11-8, 9-11, 6-11, 11-4, 13-11, 11-6.