October 8th 2023.
Sagar Kature, the top seed for the men's and boys' under-19 category, had a difficult match against Santosh Kolapte before making it into the semifinal of the Chembur Gymkhana District ranking table tennis tournament, held under the auspices of TSTTA-Mumbai. Sagar, who plays with a penholder grip, was trailing 1-2 before he managed to win 10-12, 11-4, 8-11, 11-5, 11-7.
The second seed, Vineet Deepak, had an easy win against Arnav Kshirsagar, making into the last four grade. The third seed, Ayush Sonawane, however, had to struggle against Yuvraj Yadav before he earned his semifinal spot, winning 5-11, 11-9, 12-10, 13-15, 13-11. Sanskar Basak also had a tough time against Vibhum Sadhale before he could join the last four berth, winning 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 11-2.
In the Boys U-17 singles, Vineet Deepak outplayed Ansh Kanavar in the straight games of 11-3, 11-8, 11-4. Ayush Sonawane had an easy victory against Rishaan Kanani, winning 11-8, 11-4, 11-2. Arnav Kshirsagar won against Merwyn Patel 11-5, 11-7, 11-9. Daksh Talwar, however, had to work hard to defeat Vivaan Thakkar, winning 12-10, 1-7, 11-6.
In the Boys U-15 singles, Vivek Rohera beat Sparsh Gosar 11-5, 11-8, 11-4. Aarya Panchal won against Ridant Verulkar 11-3, 11-7, 11-6. Zohan Beddingwala outplayed Ishaan Naik 11-3, 11-8, 11-6. Ansh Karnavar had a close match against Nivaan Sheth, winning 16-14, 7-11, 11-3, 11-5. Zain Shaikh won against Daksh Talwar 11-9, 1-11, 8-11, 12-10, 11-8. Akanksh Sahoo also had a close victory against Hridhaan Vora, winning 11-4, 9-11, 11-9, 11-3. Ryn Hooda managed to defeat Rishaan Kanani, winning 2-11, 11-13, 11-9, 11-9, 11-7. Vivaan Thakkar won against Merwyn Patel 19-12, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8.
In the Boys U-13 singles, Zihan Beddingwala beat Shourya Karkera 11-7, 11-5, 11-6. Hridhaan Vora defeated Rishi Bhangadia 11-7, 10-12, 14-12, 11-8. Ishaan Naik won against Moksh Shahri 12-10, 11-6, 5-11, 10-12, 11-8. Nivaan Sheth had a win against Hridaan Pol 11-9, 11-5, 11-6. Aakarshan Yadav outplayed Yuvraj Khandwala 11-8, 11-5, 11-5. Aarav Vora won against Ridant Verulkar 11-5, 11-9, 11-8. Ayaan Athar defeated Raghav Mahajan 12-10, 11-3, 7-11, 13-11. Zain Shaikh also had a win against Swaraj Redkar 11-7, 11-7, 11-7.
For Boys U-11 singles, Aakarshan Yadav beat Hridaan Pol 8-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-5. Ayaan Athar had a win against Swaraj Redkar 11-7, 11-4, 11-9. Raghav Mahajan defeated Yuvraj Khandwala 12-10, 11-6, 11-6. Rishi Bhngadia had a victory against Aadit Sonawane 11-3, 11-8, 11-9.
It was an interesting and tough tournament. The players put their best efforts and showcased their skills. We look forward to more such tournaments in the future.
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