NEW DELHI: A. Sharath Kamal, a Commonwealth Games medallist, and Manika Batra, ranked 24th in the world, will lead the Indian men's and women's teams, respectively, at the Paris Olympics. This marks the first time Indian table tennis teams will participate in the Olympic Games.
The Table Tennis Federation of India's (TTFI) senior selection committee chose a six-member squad (three in each section) in accordance with Olympic regulations. They also selected the individuals who will compete in the singles events.
The three-member men's team will consist of Sharath, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar, while Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, and Archana Kamath will form the women's team.
G. Sathiyan and Ayhika Mukherjee have been named as the Alternate player or the fourth player in each section.
India's Table Tennis Team for Paris Olympics 2024India's table tennis squad for the Paris Olympics 2024 is geared up to compete with a strong lineup of players:
Men's Team:- A. Sharath Kamal
- Harmeet Desai
- Manav Thakkar
- Alternate Player: G. Sathiyan
Women's Team:- Manika Batra
- Sreeja Akula
- Archana Kamath
- Alternate Player: Ayhika Mukherjee
With a blend of seasoned athletes and promising talent, the team is set to make a significant impact at the Games.
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