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Manika Batra: First Indian Table Tennis Player to Reach Olympic Round of 16

Babita Saini
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Manika Batra, India’s table tennis star, scripted history on Monday by becoming the first Indian to reach the round of 16 in the Olympic Games singles competition. The 29-year-old defeated France’s Prithika Pavade 4-0 in a commanding performance.

This victory is an important milestone for Indian women’s table tennis. Earlier, Achanta Sharath Kamal had reached the round of 32 in men’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics. Manika surpassed her achievement from the same Olympics where she became the first Indian woman to reach the round of 32.

Despite being ranked lower than her opponent, Manika displayed exceptional skill and determination. Her powerful forehands and strategic backhand targeting proved decisive. The match was closely contested in the first game, but Manika’s consistency and aggression helped her secure the win. She maintained her dominance in the following games, sealing the match 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7.

Manika Batra ‘s journey to the Olympic Round of 16 is a testament to her hard work and dedication. She has set a new benchmark for Indian women’s table tennis and has inspired millions of fans across the country.

Paris 2024 Olympics table tennis: Indian team

  • Sharath Kamal (men’s singles and team)
  • Harmeet Desai (men’s singles and team)
  • Manav Thakkar (men’s team)
  • Manika Batra (women’s singles and team)
  • Sreeja Akula (women’s singles and team)
  • Archana Kamath (women’s team)

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