WTT Star Contender Goa | Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra to lead India challenge, Ma Long & Sun Yingsha in contention

“The WTT Star Contender Goa marks a special moment for table tennis in India and I am thrilled to be a part of this landmark event. I strongly believe that this event will offer a unique platform for India to demonstrate its ability to host more world-class table tennis events and drive the growth and development of the sport within the country while inspiring younger athletes and fans who will get a chance to witness world-class table tennis competition for the first time in India,” said Sharath Kamal Achanta.

Leading the international challenge at the WTT Star Contender Goa will include the legendary paddler & reigning Olympic Champion from China, Ma Long, World No.1 Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin and Tomokazu Harimoto and Truls Moregardh in the Men’s singles draw while the women’s singles will see four of the top 5 women paddlers in action including World No. 1 Sun Yingsha and reigning Olympic Champion Chen Meng.

In the mixed doubles main three Indian pair will be seen in action that includes Manika Batra pairing up with G Sathiyan while Manav Vikash Thakkar will team up with Archana Girish Kamath and Suhana Saini will pair up with Wesley Do Rosario. The qualification round of the event that will start the official proceeding for the WTT Star Contender Goa on 27th February will see a total of 13 Indians in action in the Men’s Singles Category that would include Manush Utpalbhai Shah, Sanil Shetty & Harmeet Desai while 15 Indian’s including Archana Girish Kamath and Reeth Tennison will fight for a spot in the main draw of the women’s singles category.