‘I Hope The Winning Streak Continues,’ Says Manav Thakkar Eyes Gold At Asian Table Tennis C'ships

‘I hope the winning streak continues,’ says Manav Thakkar eyes gold at Asian Table Tennis C'ships (Image Source: IANS)

ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team: India’s leading paddler Manav Thakkar, who was once World No. 1 in the U-18 and U-21 divisions, shared his confidence to continue the winning streak at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025, scheduled from October 11-15 here.

The tournament will feature only men’s and women’s 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.

Speaking about the event, Thakkar said, “The organisation here is amazing. This is my third visit to Odisha — my earlier visits were for the Commonwealth Championships and the Senior Nationals — and both times I won medals, a bronze and a gold. I hope the winning streak continues at the Asian Championships.”

Sharing his expectations from Team India, he added, “Our team is fully prepared and confident. Playing in Indian conditions gives us an advantage, and the home support will boost our morale. I’ve won bronze medals in previous Asian Championships, but this time I want to change the colour — hopefully to silver or gold.”

Speaking about the event, Thakkar said, “The organisation here is amazing. This is my third visit to Odisha — my earlier visits were for the Commonwealth Championships and the Senior Nationals — and both times I won medals, a bronze and a gold. I hope the winning streak continues at the Asian Championships.”

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.

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