The tournament will feature only men\u2019s and women\u2019s team competitions. The event will also act as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships, with the top 13 teams from each category earning spots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the event, Thakkar said, \u201cThe organisation here is amazing. This is my third visit to Odisha \u2014 my earlier visits were for the Commonwealth Championships and the Senior Nationals \u2014 and both times I won medals, a bronze and a gold. I hope the winning streak continues at the Asian Championships.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sharing his expectations from Team India, he added, \u201cOur team is fully prepared and confident. Playing in Indian conditions gives us an advantage, and the home support will boost our morale. I\u2019ve won bronze medals in previous Asian Championships, but this time I want to change the colour \u2014 hopefully to silver or gold.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the event, Thakkar said, \u201cThe organisation here is amazing. This is my third visit to Odisha \u2014 my earlier visits were for the Commonwealth Championships and the Senior Nationals \u2014 and both times I won medals, a bronze and a gold. I hope the winning streak continues at the Asian Championships.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thakkar is currently ranked 39th in singles and 7th in doubles worldwide. He has won a bronze medal at the Asian Games and Asian Championships, as well as a gold medal at the Commonwealth Championship in both team and doubles categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n