Archive · 19 May 2025
Manush and Diya: India's Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Hopes
India's table tennis scene is focusing on doubles, especially mixed doubles, as a chance for Olympic success.
The pair of Manush and Diya are rising stars, ranked 11th worldwide and national champions.
They've been playing together since late 2023 and recently won a major tournament in Tunis.
The duo aims to improve by playing against the best, including left-handed players.
They are currently preparing for the World Championships, aiming to become one of the top eight teams this year and compete in the Asian Games.
Indian table tennis is shifting focus to doubles events, particularly mixed doubles.
Manush and Diya, a mixed doubles pair, are ranked 11th in the world and are the reigning National champions.
The duo reached the finals of the WTT Contender in Tunis, a turning point in their partnership.
Manush and Diya are preparing for the World Championships in Doha and aim to reach the top eight.
They aim to improve by training with left-handed players, a rarity in India.
- Who
- Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, a mixed doubles table tennis pair.
- What
- The shift in focus towards doubles in Indian table tennis, especially the mixed doubles event.
- When
- Preparing for the World Championships and Asian Games.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Doha, Tunis
- Why
- To prepare for the Olympics and upcoming tournaments, and to improve their international ranking.
- Mixed Doubles Ranking
- 11th in the world
- Pairing Began
- October 2023
- Reigning Champions
- National Champions
- Recent Achievement
- Won WTT Contender in Tunis
- Goal
- Reach Top 8 Rankings
- Focus
- World Championships, Asian Games