Indian Youth Excel in Table Tennis Championships

Indian boys and girls teams showcased their strength at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, securing 3-0 victories over Sri Lanka and Maldives. With dominant performances from players like Jennifer Varghese and Aditya Das, these wins mark India's promising start in the tournament.

The Indian youth teams are off to a flying start in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, delivering commanding performances against Sri Lanka and Maldives on Wednesday.

The U-19 girls' team, led by Jennifer Varghese, Ananya Muralidharan, and Prisha Goel, stamped their authority with a 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka. This performance underscores their readiness, despite the event's postponement due to the West Asia crisis.

In the U-15 boys' division, Aditya Das, Akshay Kirikara, and Akash Rajavelu replicated this dominance, routing Maldives 3-0 in the second round. These wins signal India's strong potential in the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)