Dehradun, Apr 14 (PTI) Uttarakhand marks a significant milestone in its sporting journey as it hosts the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships for the first time.
The Girls’ Under-19 Team competition is set to begin on Wednesday at the newly built Multipurpose Hall in Parade Ground. The boys’ team events and other categories will follow from the sixth day, after a transition day, with the contingent scheduled to arrive on the fifth day.
The occasion adds an extra layer of excitement to an already high-stakes event, as 29 teams from across the country have assembled to vie for top honours.
The competition format ensures that quality and depth will play a decisive role.
Teams have been seeded based on the cumulative ranking points of their top three players, with each side allowed a maximum of four members.
Tamil Nadu leads the field with a formidable lineup and the highest cumulative points, making them early favourites. West Bengal and Delhi follow closely, both equipped with multiple high-ranking players capable of delivering under pressure.
Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh also bring balanced combinations that could challenge for top honours. PTI BS AH AH
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