India’s top table tennis player Manav Thakkar, former World No. 1 in U-18 and U-21, will compete at the ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 from October 11-15 in Odisha. The tournament features men’s and women’s team events. The top 13 teams will qualify for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships.
Thakkar said Team India is fully prepared and motivated. “Playing at home gives us an advantage. I’ve won bronze before, but this time I aim for silver or gold,” he said. The team hopes home support boosts their morale.
Thakkar praised Odisha’s sports facilities. He noted the massive indoor stadium, excellent accommodations, and the Sports Science Centre, calling it one of the largest sports campuses he has seen.
Currently ranked 39th in singles and 7th in doubles, Thakkar has won a bronze at the Asian Games and Asian Championships. He also secured gold at the Commonwealth Championship. He hopes to continue his winning streak at the Asian Table Tennis event.
