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Confrontation between Tunisia’s General Union, President Saied escalates

While the confrontation was inevitable, the union’s power has been weakened, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Harmeet to focus on training this year after Asian Championships

CHENNAI: After a positive start to the tournament, Athlead Goa Challengers lost two successive ties and were in a spot of bother to qualify for the knockouts. But, the defending champions did not lose hope and won four ties on the trot to become the first team to clinch two…

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2024

Sreeja Akula ruled out of UTT due to injury

NEW DELHI: Due to a stress fracture, Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula will not compete in the upcoming season of Ultimate Table Tennis.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

The unique format of Ultimate Table Tennis where every game matters

In UTT, every game counts equally, making the format tough for players used to race-to-three or race-to-five matches. PuneDiya Chitale, Manav Thakkar, Yangzi Liu, and Lily Zhang all experienced this difficulty, with Diya and Sutirtha Mukherjee's games deciding the tie. Benedikt Duda, an Olympic bronze medallist, explains that mental strength…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

The return of Ultimate Table Tennis, after a prolonged hiatus, has the fraternity excited

UTT returns after pandemic-induced break, bringing top paddlers from across the globe to compete in India's IPL-style table tennis league. Promoters Vita Dani and Niraj Bajaj have worked to build the ecosystem, including getting foreign players, having enough Indian players, teams and broadcast. UTT has contributed to India's success at…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

UTT will give us quality match practice ahead of Asian Games, says Sharath Kamal

Seasoned Indian table tennis player Sharath Kamal on Wednesday expressed his belief that the fourth edition of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) would provide valuable match practice for players leading up to the Hangzhou Asian Games in September.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

Maria makes a memorable return, Sreehari takes men’s title

Karnataka champion Maria Rony, who was returning to Kerala State circuit after five years, made her comeback memorable by winning a double in the UTT 65th E. John Philipose memorial all-Kerala open table tennis tournament at the Alappuzha YMCA on Sunday.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Asian Games is the immediate target but the main goal is Paris Olympics, says Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has revealed that preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics will commence with the fourth season of Ultimate Table Tennis, scheduled to take place in Pune from July 13 to July 30.

The Times of India · Jun 2, 2023

Sathiyan, Sharath, Manika among retained players ahead of UTT season 4

Veteran Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan are among the four players retained by their respective franchises ahead of the fourth season of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league.

The Hindu · May 25, 2023

Sathiyan, Sharath, Manika retained ahead of UTT season 4

NEW DELHI: Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan and Manika Batra are among the four players retained by their respective franchises ahead of the upcoming fourth season of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league.

The Times of India · May 25, 2023