The Latest Breaking News from Manika Batra

Not asking for special treatment; will take legal action if questions not answered: Manika Batra

Star table tennis player Manika Batra is demanding a factual explanation from the TTFI for her Asian Games omission, threatening legal action if unsatisfied. She clarifies she's not seeking preferential treatment but transparency and accountability in selection. Batra questions the criteria used, citing her international form and the exclusion of…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram Iyer

India is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down event follows Victoria's withdrawal, with Glasgow stepping in as host. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is also planning for the much larger Asian Games and remains in dialogue with the…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Snehit shines on mixed day for Indians in WTT Star Contender

CHENNAI: It was a day when top Indian paddlers were at the receiving end of upsets at the WTT Star Contender here on Friday. However, there was something to cheer for the local fans as world No. 123 Snehit Suravajjula delivered an outstanding performance, stunning world No. 29 Yukiya Uda…

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2025

Paris Olympics: Manika Batra & Co. raise TT bar as women's team makes quarters

Manika Batra's flawless execution played a pivotal role in India's remarkable 3-2 victory over fourth-seed Romania as the women's table-tennis team — marking their debut entry in the Olympics — advanced to the quarterfinals.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

Manika Batra's run comes to an end with loss to Hirano in Paris Olympics

PARIS: After Manika Batra's history making performance two days ago, there was expectation of another surprise at the Paris South Arena on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

Paris Olympics Table Tennis: Birthday girl Sreeja Akula makes history, enters pre-quarterfinals in women's singles

NEW DELHI: Sreeja Akula celebrated her 26th birthday by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics. With a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Singapore's Jian Zeng in the round of 32, she made history for Indian table tennis by joining compatriot Manika Batra…

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024

Paris Olympics: Manika Batra breaks into last-16 to mark new high for table tennis

Manika Batra surprised world No. 18 and French favourite Prithika Pavade to deliver India's best show in table tennis by becoming the first Indian paddler to reach the last 16 stage in the Olympic Games. Prithika, of Indian origin, was born in Paris a year after her parents shifted to…

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024

My focus is to play every match with my best effort: Manika Batra

NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis player Manika Batra has made history by becoming the first Indian paddler to reach the round of 16 at the Olympics. Ranked 28th globally, Batra achieved this milestone by defeating world No. 18 Prithika Pavade from France with a 4-0 victory in South Paris Arena…

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2024

India at Olympics: Manu Bhaker claims historic shooting bronze; PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Manika Batra advance

NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker clinched a historic bronze in shooting as Indian women athletes dazzled in an account-opening performance the second day of the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2024

Paris Olympics: Paddler Harmeet Desai to open campaign against lower-ranked Jordanian rival

NEW DELHI: Harmeet Desai, an Indian table tennis player, will begin his Paris Olympics journey on Saturday, the first day of the tournament, facing Jordan's Zaid Abo Yaman in the preliminary round.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024