Archive · 29 Jul 2026
India Reaches Finals in Commonwealth Table Tennis
India's men's and women's table tennis teams both won their matches against England to reach the finals of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
The men's team won easily, 3-0, while the women's team had a tougher match but still won, 3-1.
Manav Thakkar played really well even though he had an eye injury, and Sreeja Akula was very important in the women's team's victory.
Both teams will now play against Malaysia in the finals.
India's men's team won 3-0 against England in the semifinals.
Manav Thakkar played despite having 13 stitches above his left eye.
India's women's team won 3-1 against England in the semifinals.
Sreeja Akula played a crucial role in both her matches.
Both teams will now face Malaysia in the finals.
- Who
- India's men's and women's table tennis teams
- What
- Qualified for the finals of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships
- When
- On Wednesday
- Where
- At the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships
- Why
- By defeating England in the semifinals
Indian Team Performance
Challenges Faced
Team Performance
Indian Team Performance
India's men's and women's teams both secured victories against England to advance to the finals.
Challenges Faced
The women's team faced a tougher challenge, winning 3-1 against England.
Key Players
Indian Team Performance
Manav Thakkar played despite a significant eye injury and won his match.
Challenges Faced
Sreeja Akula played a crucial role in both her matches, securing the team's victory.
- Event
- 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships
- Men's Team Result
- 3-0 victory over England
- Women's Team Result
- 3-1 victory over England
- Next Opponents
- Malaysia in both finals
- Key Player (Men)
- Manav Thakkar
- Key Player (Women)
- Sreeja Akula