This will be a first-time eight-team league that will provide a platform to young Indian paddlers to showcase their talent alongside the world's top players. The growing popularity of table tennis, inspired by India's notable achievements, has led to the league's expansion into new areas. Building on this momentum, the league proudly announces the addition of two respected franchises: Ahmedabad SG Pipers and Jaipur Patriots.
“The introduction of additional teams will promote a higher level of competition, strategically coinciding with the post-Paris Games period, which will help capitalize on the Olympic excitement prevalent across the country. Additionally, hosting the league in Chennai The decision to do so pays tribute to the city's iconic sporting heritage.“It has produced many legendary paddlers but has also strengthened our commitment to honor its illustrious legacy,” expressed Neeraj Bajaj, co-promoter of UTT.
Goa Challengers won last year over former champions, Chennai Lions, thus entering the league as defending champions for UTT 2024, along with Dabang Delhi TTC, U Mumba TT, Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Smashers and two new franchises. Got involved. Each team will maintain a roster of six players, including two overseas players, as they will all compete for the coveted title this season.
“The main mission behind the establishment of UTT was to raise the stature of table tennis in India, provide a platform for our players to compete against the world's best and take Indian table tennis to unprecedented heights against Chinese opponents. The historic victories of our Indian players and the national men's and women's teams qualifying for the Olympics through the World Team Rankings underline this mission,” emphasized Vita Dani, President of UTT.There has been a slight change in the format with the addition of eight teams which will now be divided into two groups of four teams each. Each franchise will continue to compete in five fixtures during the league stage, facing all other teams within their respective group once, with two randomly selected teams from the opposing group, determined through a draw. Will go.
“The introduction of additional teams will promote a higher level of competition, strategically coinciding with the post-Paris Games period, which will help capitalize on the Olympic excitement prevalent across the country. Additionally, hosting the league in Chennai The decision to do so pays tribute to the city's iconic sporting heritage.“It has produced many legendary paddlers but has also strengthened our commitment to honor its illustrious legacy,” expressed Neeraj Bajaj, co-promoter of UTT.
Goa Challengers won last year over former champions, Chennai Lions, thus entering the league as defending champions for UTT 2024, along with Dabang Delhi TTC, U Mumba TT, Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Smashers and two new franchises. Got involved. Each team will maintain a roster of six players, including two overseas players, as they will all compete for the coveted title this season.
“The main mission behind the establishment of UTT was to raise the stature of table tennis in India, provide a platform for our players to compete against the world's best and take Indian table tennis to unprecedented heights against Chinese opponents. The historic victories of our Indian players and the national men's and women's teams qualifying for the Olympics through the World Team Rankings underline this mission,” emphasized Vita Dani, President of UTT.There has been a slight change in the format with the addition of eight teams which will now be divided into two groups of four teams each. Each franchise will continue to compete in five fixtures during the league stage, facing all other teams within their respective group once, with two randomly selected teams from the opposing group, determined through a draw. Will go.
