Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor: UTT Juniors' top overall draft pick, Ahona Ray, and one of India's brightest young talents, Somdev Sengupta, starred as U Mumba TT defeated Dabang Delhi TTC 5-2 to lift their maiden UTT Juniors title on Sunday at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. The triumph came a year after U Mumba had finished runners-up in the inaugural edition.
Ahona arrived in Goa fresh from adding another international title to her growing resume, having won the Under-15 Girls' Singles crown at the WTT Youth Star Contender Doha 2026. She capped another memorable week by sealing the UTT Juniors title for U Mumba with a commanding 11-4 victory over Sreejani Chakraborty in the deciding Girls' Singles match.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahona said, “It's exciting to win the title. It was a complete team effort, and it wouldn't have been possible without Somdev, our coaches, and the entire support staff. Our coach reminded us that U Mumba had finished runners-up last year and told us to go out, enjoy ourselves, and play our game. I'm grateful to everyone. Training alongside the senior players has also been a great experience. They've been incredibly supportive.”
