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Manika loses both women's doubles and mixed doubles in Singapore Smash

Manika and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran lost to Japan's world championships silver medallists duo of Hina Hayata and Tomokazu Harimoto in the mixed doubles qua

Commonwealth Games: Manika Batra in action for India.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 14, 2023 06:21 PM IST
PTI |

Indian table tennis talent waits for system to blossom

Junior talent shows India has the potential to match the world’s best, but that can’t be achieved without a system, national training centre or coach in such a technical sport like table tennis

Image used for representational purpose(Getty)
Published on Mar 04, 2023 09:14 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Panaji

Batra embraces change and moves forward

The 34th-ranked India lost to China's world No. 20 Qian Tianyi but is confident her game is on the right path

Manika Batra in action.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 03, 2023 11:37 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Panaji

Batra, Mukherjee earn shock wins to keep Indian interest alive

Batra, India's top-ranked paddler, beat world No. 14 Adriana Diaz while the 147th-ranked Mukherjee swept past the No. 18 Jia Nan Yuan of France

The National Games last year was a critical starting point in Sutirtha's turnaround path.(REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 03, 2023 12:03 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

WTT Star Contender: Batra's fine show highlights India's mixed day

The world no 34 won all her three matches but will now run into stiffer competition

Manika won all her three matches on the day(PTI)
Published on Mar 02, 2023 12:35 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

Attack-minded Manika Batra first Indian woman to win Asian Cup TT medal

Shaking off her poor form earlier in the year, she bounced back after a semi-final defeat to win the bronze medal playoff in the tournament held in Bangkok

Indian paddler Manika Batra(AP/File Photo)
Updated on Nov 20, 2022 12:19 AM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Table Tennis: Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to reach Asian Cup semis

A day after beating the world no 7, the Indian star knocked out world no 23 Chen in the quarter-finals

Manika becomes first Indian woman to reach Asian Cup TT semifinals(PTI)
Updated on Nov 18, 2022 11:01 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Asia Cup TT: Batra stuns world No 7; Sathiyan loses

The Indian beat Xingtong, who was part of China's gold-winning team in this year's World Team Table Tennis Championships, in a thriller

ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup:: Manika Batra defeated the world no. 7 in her round of 16 match.(AP)
Updated on Nov 17, 2022 10:39 PM IST

India women lose to Taipei in World team TT

Teenager Diya Chitale stretched her superior rival before Chinese Taipei won the last 16 tie 3-0, though it was a creditable performance overall by India

 India's Manika Batra in action (REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 05, 2022 10:40 PM IST
By, Mumbai

World Team TT: Sreeja shines as India keep winning run going

The women's team scored a solid win over Egypt while the men beat Kazakhstan.

India's Sreeja Akula in action (AP)
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 07:51 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

After CWG low, Batra eyes a revival

The world no 45 from India is still good at what she does but her opponents have caught up.

India's Manika Batra competes against Fiji's Carolyn LI in the women's team event competition at the Commonwealth Games(AP)
Published on Sep 20, 2022 10:13 PM IST
ByAvishek Roy

Sreeja nearly shocks world No.16; makes mixed final

Loses 3-4 in singles semi-final then teams with Sharath Kamal to assure medal.

India's Sreeja Akula in action (AP)
Published on Aug 06, 2022 11:15 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta

TT: 'Old' Batra is enjoying the game

At 27, she certainly isn’t old. But she is no younger than from four years ago when Manika, with her twinkled eyes and pimpled backhand rubber on her racquet, caught the imagination of the Indian sporting fan.

Indian women table tennis player Manika Batra in action (PTI)
Published on Jul 29, 2022 11:08 PM IST
By, Birmingham

‘The day is not far India breaks that barrier’

G Sathiyan will be seen competing in men's singles, doubles and mixed-doubles event in Birmingham. This will be his second appearance at the quadrennial event, having won all three gold, silver, and bronze in his maiden outing in Australia four years ago.

Manika Batra and G Sathiyan(File Photo)
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 07:02 PM IST

Selection battles: Courts are offering athletes a direct lifeline

With federations courting trouble, athletes are increasingly not afraid to take them to court

Before Shankar, three table tennis players had gone to court against Commonwealth Games team selection(Tejaswin Shankar/ Twitter)
Published on Jun 23, 2022 12:02 AM IST
ByAvishek Roy

ITTF Rankings: Manika Batra, Archana Kamath enter top 10 in doubles

Kamath and Batra had reached the quarter-finals at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Houston earlier this week.

India's Manika Batra, left, returns a volley next to Archan Girish Kamath, right, during a quarterfinals women's doubles match during day five of the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Houston.(AP)
Published on Dec 01, 2021 07:37 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

World TT C'ships Finals: Manika Batra, Sathiyan lose in mixed doubles quarters

], The mixed doubles pair of Manika Batra and G Sathiyan suffered a defeat in the quarterfinals of the ongoing World Table Tennis Championships.

World TT C'ships Finals: Manika Batra, Sathiyan lose in mixed doubles quarters(WTT)
Updated on Nov 28, 2021 09:26 AM IST
ANI | , Houston [usa]

India in quarters of women's doubles, mixed doubles at World Championships

In the mixed doubles, Manika and G Sathiyan scripted a valiant comeback against USA-China combine of Kanak Jha and Wang Manyu after losing the first two games to reach the quarterfinals.

India in quarters of women's doubles, mixed doubles at World Championships(WTT)
Published on Nov 27, 2021 01:58 PM IST
PTI | , Houston

HC constitutes 3-member panel to probe Manika Batra's allegation of match-fixing

HC constitutes 3-member panel under ex-SC judge to probe Manika Batra's allegation of match-fixing

Olympics: TTFI executive committee to decide on action against Manika Batra (in frame) for refusing guidance from national coach Soumyadeep Roy.(PTI)
Published on Nov 18, 2021 08:29 PM IST
PTI |

Delhi HC directs inquiry by 3-member committee into Manika's allegation

The committee will comprise two judges and one sportsperson and details would be given in the order, said the judge who had earlier directed the Sports Ministry to hold an inquiry against the sports body.

Olympics: TTFI executive committee to decide on action against Manika Batra (in frame) for refusing guidance from national coach Soumyadeep Roy.(PTI)
Published on Nov 17, 2021 05:51 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

HC expresses displeasure against targeting of Manika Batra by TTFI

Justice Rekha Palli said the player cannot be targeted and if she was being targeted, then it was a "serious problem".

HC expresses displeasure against targeting of Manika Batra by TTFI(PTI)
Published on Nov 12, 2021 08:59 PM IST
PTI |

Sharath Kamal all for national camps, but with better facilities

Top players must attend national camps, but sports body must first provide all facilities before issuing diktats.

India's Sharath Kamal. (Twitter)
Updated on Sep 22, 2021 05:56 PM IST
ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TT Federation of India

The Delhi High Court Monday sought the Centre's stand on a petition by Manika Batra, who was left out of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Table Tennis Championships, assailing TTFI's mandate of compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp in order to be selected.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TT Federation of India(PTI)
Published on Sep 20, 2021 03:01 PM IST
PTI |

Manika Batra axed for Asian meet amid feud with TT body

Manika Batra, world No. 56, did not attend the ongoing national camp, which the federation had said was mandatory for selection.

Manika Batra axed for Asian meet amid feud with TT body(PTI)
Published on Sep 15, 2021 11:24 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Manika Batra left out of India squad for Asian TT Championships

In the absence of Manika Batra, 97th-ranked Sutirtha Mukherjee will lead the women's team. The other members are Ayhika Mukherjee (ranked 131) and Archana Kamath (132).

Manika Batra left out of India squad for Asian TT Championships(PTI)
Published on Sep 15, 2021 07:43 PM IST
PTI |

TTFI forms inquiry panel to probe Manika's 'match-fixing' allegations

Manika had alleged that Roy, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, had asked her to throw a match during the Olympic qualifiers in March and that is one of the reasons why she did not take his help during her singles campaign at Tokyo Olympics.

Manika Batra. (PTI)
Published on Sep 11, 2021 10:21 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Before speaking to Soumyadeep, can't take action on Manika's claims: TTFI secy

Asked if charges of fixing would be levelled against the national coach, Banerjee said: "You cannot call it match fixing unless you have the complete version from both sides. We have to hear what Soumyadeep has to say to Manika's allegations."

Manika Batra said Soumyadeep Roy asked her to concede match, can't term it fixing till we speak to coach, says TTFI Secretary(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 04, 2021 03:47 PM IST
ANI |

Manika alleges national coach Roy asked her to fix match in Olympic qualifiers

According to TTFI sources, the world number 56 stated she would not have been able to focus on her match if someone who asked to her indulge in match-fixing months earlier was sitting by her side.

India's Manika Batra(PTI)
Published on Sep 03, 2021 07:56 PM IST
PTI |

'Having personal coach not about ego, it's basic requirement of individual'

Manika said the authorities, including the Table Tennis Federation of India, should not mind personal coaches travelling with the players even in multi-sport events like the Olympics.

Manika Batra(PTI)
Published on Sep 02, 2021 06:03 PM IST
PTI |

Manika, Sathiyan seek exemption from national camp; face non-selection

Manika wants to continue with her training regimen in Pune while Sathiyan is playing in the Polish league.

Manika Batra, G Sathiyan seek exemption from national camp ahead of Asian Championships; face non-selection(FILE)
Published on Sep 01, 2021 07:18 PM IST
PTI |
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