Manush Shah, Diya Chitale Crowned National Table Tennis Champions

The 2025 Senior National Table Tennis Championships concluded on January 26 at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium in Surat, witnessing thrilling performances. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, showcasing remarkable skill and resilience. Both champions represented the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and delivered exceptional performances in their respective finals.

Key Highlights

Men’s Singles Final

• Manush Shah defeated Payas Jain with a 4-1 scoreline (10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10, 11-8).
• Despite losing the first game, Manush staged a dominant comeback to win four consecutive games.
• His consistent attacking strategy secured him the national title.

Women’s Singles Final

• Diya Chitale defeated two-time national champion Sreeja Akula in a hard-fought 4-3 battle (10-12, 8-11, 13-11, 12-10, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9).
• Diya was initially down 0-2 but made a strong comeback to win three consecutive games.
• Sreeja equalized at 3-3, forcing a decider, where Diya held her nerve to claim the title.

Women’s Doubles Victory

• Diya Chitale & Sreeja Akula won the women’s doubles title on January 25.
• They defeated Suhana Saini & Prithoki Chakraborty 3-2 in a closely contested match.
• Diya completed a rare double win with her singles and doubles titles.

Other Doubles Champions

• Men’s Doubles: Abhinandh & S. Preyesh Raj clinched the title.
• Mixed Doubles: Akash Pal & Poymantee Baisya emerged victorious.