Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Siliguri to Host Bharati Ghosh Memorial Table Tennis Championship After 34 Years
Siliguri, a city once famous for table tennis, is hosting a big tournament after 34 years!
It's called the Bharati Ghosh Memorial Championship.
Over 1,300 players will come to play.
The city has fixed up their indoor stadium to be like a professional sports place.
This is to bring back the city's old table tennis fame.
Many famous players will be there, and some will even get special awards.
The mayor hopes everyone will come to watch the games.
Siliguri will host the Bharati Ghosh Memorial Seventh State and Inter-District Table Tennis Championships 2025 from November 19-26.
This marks the return of a major table tennis event to the city after a 34-year absence.
Over 1,300 players, including top Indian talent, are expected to participate.
The indoor stadium has been upgraded with new synthetic flooring and 10 professional-grade tables.
The tournament aims to revive Siliguri's reputation as the 'City of Table Tennis' and includes a ₹2 lakh cash prize.
- Who
- Bengal State Table Tennis Association (BSTTA) and over 1,300 paddlers
- What
- Bharati Ghosh Memorial Seventh State and Inter-District Table Tennis Championships 2025
- When
- November 19-26, 2025
- Where
- Siliguri, West Bengal (India)
- Why
- To revive the city's sporting legacy as the 'City of Table Tennis' and honor veteran coach Bharati Ghosh.
- Event Name
- Bharati Ghosh Memorial Seventh State and Inter-District Table Tennis Championships 2025
- Dates
- November 19-26, 2025
- Venue
- Indoor stadium in Deshbandhupara, Siliguri
- Expected Participants
- Over 1,300 paddlers
- Cash Prize
- ₹2 lakh
- Organizing Body
- Bengal State Table Tennis Association (BSTTA)