The Wonkar Table Tennis Academy in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, was buzzing with intense action as it successfully hosted the TTFI-2 Open State-Level Table Tennis Championship 2025. The five-day tournament, which kicked off on January 6, saw a massive participation of approximately 325 talented players from across Rajasthan, contesting in more than 610 entries.
Young Paddlers Shine Across Age Groups
The championship featured a wide range of categories, including U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19 for both boys and girls, alongside men's and women's singles and veteran groups from 39 plus to 80 plus. The initial rounds set a high standard, with players delivering impressive performances that kept spectators thoroughly engaged.
In the younger categories, several players made their mark with dominant displays. Rishabh Sankhala from Bikaner claimed the top spot in the U-11 boys category, while Kaushiki from Tonk emerged as a double champion. She triumphed in both the U-11 girls section, defeating Advika of Jaipur, and the U-13 girls singles, registering a memorable victory.
Dev Soni of Jaipur won the U-13 boys title with an outstanding performance. The U-15 crowns were clinched by Bhuvansh Raj Meena from Sirohi in the boys' event and Pratyusha Sharma from Jaipur in the girls' event, who defeated the in-form Kaushiki.
Victories in Higher Age Categories and Event's Mission
Bhuvansh Raj Meena continued his winning streak, trouncing Parth Meena from Bikaner to secure the U-17 boys title. In the corresponding girls' group, Dimpy Sharma of Jaipur won the championship, dismissing Joyee Vijay. Matches in the U-19 and senior men's and women's categories are still underway, with fierce competition promising exciting conclusions in the coming days.
The primary objective of this large-scale championship is to promote table tennis at the grassroots level in Rajasthan and to prepare the state's budding talent for national-level competitions. The event was graced by the presence of former international player CA Pramod Patni, chief referee Rajkamal Sharma, and organisers including Vivekanand Bahuguna, Amit Thanvi, and Vaibhav Singhal, among others.
The remaining matches and the prize distribution ceremony will be conducted shortly, capping off a successful event that highlighted the depth of table tennis talent in the state.
