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Friday, December 26, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
PSPBA, Karnataka, Maharashtra A win team titles at Rajahmundary nationals
PSPBA won the Cadet and Sub junior boys titles, while Karnataka and
Maharashtra A shared the corresponding girls titles at the Cadet and Sub
Junior National Table Tennis Championships at Rajahmundary.
While PSPBA won with their star players, the girls from Karnataka are continuing playing their role of turning around Karnataka TT's fortunes.
The singles events will start and we'll need to watch this generation closely. Some of these players are almost sure to take India to higher levels in the years to come.
Photo: TTFI
While PSPBA won with their star players, the girls from Karnataka are continuing playing their role of turning around Karnataka TT's fortunes.
The singles events will start and we'll need to watch this generation closely. Some of these players are almost sure to take India to higher levels in the years to come.
Photo: TTFI
Friday, December 19, 2014
Table Tennis getting younger?
Are pre-teens and teens taking over the world of Table Tennis?
At the world level, you have Fan Zhendong, who started winning elite events before the age of 17. There is a new crop in China. Yu Zhiyang, Liang Jingkun, have already beaten the very best. They just need to show consistency now. Yu has won the Asian and World Juniors in addition to a World Tour (formerly Pro tour) event.
In Regional events, you see several youngsters beating seasoned players. In India, we have several players in their teens and very early twenties. So what does this all mean?
Table Tennis has become an extremely physical sports, where fitness is of prime importance. Coaches at the elite level now focus on using the whole body instead of just parts of the body. Is it time to change the rules? Definitely time to think!
At the world level, you have Fan Zhendong, who started winning elite events before the age of 17. There is a new crop in China. Yu Zhiyang, Liang Jingkun, have already beaten the very best. They just need to show consistency now. Yu has won the Asian and World Juniors in addition to a World Tour (formerly Pro tour) event.
In Regional events, you see several youngsters beating seasoned players. In India, we have several players in their teens and very early twenties. So what does this all mean?
Table Tennis has become an extremely physical sports, where fitness is of prime importance. Coaches at the elite level now focus on using the whole body instead of just parts of the body. Is it time to change the rules? Definitely time to think!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
How does Andro Rasant rubber series compare with Tenergy series
It is interesting to see Rasant Table Tennis rubber and the various versions of it such as Rasant, Rasant Powersponge, Rasant Powergrip, Rasant Grip, and so on. We feel these rubbers are good for Table Tennis players upto National or International level.
The performance is impressive with good spin and speed. Control is very good for most of the versions of the Rasant series of rubbers.
Andro launched the Rasant series with its attractive green sponge. Since then, they have been working on improving the rubber with newer versions to suit the various styles of play.
Message us at 09822749251 for more information.
Editor
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Birdie Boro wins CBSE national Table Tennis title
Birdie Boro beat team mate Manav Thakkar (India Junior Champion and
India No. 1) in the finals of the CBSE nationals at the Emerald
International School, Indore.
Manav gave a tough fight to his mentor and close friend. They gave a thrilling display of their skills to the huge number of spectators gathered at the venue.
Manav gave a tough fight to his mentor and close friend. They gave a thrilling display of their skills to the huge number of spectators gathered at the venue.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Sharath Kamal beats Kreanga in the European Champions league
Dear Achanta Sharath Kamal,
Congratulations on your 3-1 (8:11, 11:7, 11:6, 11:9) win over the Legendary Kreanga recently at the European Champions League.
Although you are stronger, a win such as this fills us with pride.
Doing a great job for Borussia Düsseldorf along with Timo Boll and team.
Editor
(Photo courtesy the ITTF)
Monday, December 1, 2014
Manika Batra, Abhishek Yadav win Youth National Championship titles at Allepey
Who is the next Table Tennis star in the making?
Manika Batra and Abhishek Yadav win the Youth National Championship titles at Allepey, Kerala to stake their claims as the Princess and Prince of Indian Table Tennis. While Manika beat surprise finalist, Charvi Kawle, Abhishek beat Sudhanshu Grover in the finals.
Editor
Friday, October 10, 2014
Central Zone National Ranking Table Tennis tournament at Indore
Unreal click of Utkarsh Gupta in action trying to retrieve an edge ball at the Central Zone National Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at Indore. Clicked by the enthusiastic Prasad Naik. The photograph has been hand picked to be published in the newspapers!
The tournament is being held in the Abhay Prashal stadium and organized by Jayesh Acharya and his dynamic team. Great facilities, great hospitality. Table Tennis right from the heart.
Most of the matches have reached the advanced stages. The semi finals and finals of the senior sections will be played tomorrow.
Editor
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