Chennai Lions Triumph Over Dabang Delhi TTC in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024
In a thrilling match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday, Chennai Lions defeated Dabang Delhi TTC 8-7 in the fifth season of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024. Led by Achanta Sharath Kamal, the home team bounced back in style from their previous loss and showed their class in a nail-biting encounter.
Sharath, who is the league’s highest-ranked male Indian paddler, set the tone for the match with a dominant performance in the first men’s singles. He faced off against Dabang Delhi TTC’s Andreas Levenko, who was making his debut in the league. Sharath unleashed a range of powerful smashes on the Austrian and won the match 2-1, much to the delight of the home crowd.
The franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). It has become a popular platform for Indian table tennis players to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best players from around the world.
The match between Chennai Lions and Dabang Delhi TTC was a closely contested affair, with both teams giving it their all. The doubles match was particularly exciting, with Chennai Lions’ Sharath and Petrissa Solja taking on Dabang Delhi TTC’s Bernadette Szocs and Jon Persson. The match went down to the wire, with Chennai Lions winning 3-2 in a thrilling finish.
The other standout performer for Chennai Lions was G Sathiyan, who won both his matches in the men’s singles category. He defeated Dabang Delhi TTC’s Noshad Alamiyan and Jon Persson in straight sets, showcasing his skills and agility on the table.
Overall, it was a great team effort from Chennai Lions, who showed their resilience and determination to bounce back from their previous loss. The win takes them to second place in the league table, behind U Mumba TT.
In conclusion, the fifth season of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 has been an exciting and entertaining affair so far, with some great performances from Indian and international players alike. The league has become a great platform for table tennis players to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best players in the world. We look forward to more thrilling matches in the coming weeks.
