The table tennis community is buzzing with excitement as the WTT Star Contender Goa, one of the most anticipated events in the sport’s calendar kicks off today. Taking place from 27 February to 5 March 2023 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, this event marks a significant milestone as the first World Table Tennis event to take place in India. 

The WTT Star Contender Goa is a major step towards increasing the visibility of table tennis in the Indian market, showcasing some of the world’s top players, and top Indian players including Sharath Kamal Achanta, who was elected as one of ITTF’s Athlete’s Commission Chairs last year. The event also features rising stars like Manika Batra, who recently reached a career-high world ranking of 34. Beyond the exciting table tennis action, the event presents an opportunity for players and fans to experience the vibrant and beautiful city of Goa.  

By hosting this event, World Table Tennis aims to provide a platform for Indian players to shine and inspire the next generation of table tennis players in their country. 

“The WTT Star Contender Goa marks a special moment for table tennis in India. I am thrilled to be a part of this landmark event, both as a player and a member of the ITTF Executive Board. I strongly believe that this event will offer a unique platform for India to demonstrate its ability to host more world-class table tennis events and drive growth and development of the sport within the country.” – Sharath Kamal Achanta

By bringing international events to India, World Table Tennis, the commercial entity created by the ITTF, also helps to raise the profile of the sport in the country and attract more interest and investment, which can lead to future growth and development. 

This event is a testament to ITTF’s commitment to developing and promoting table tennis in India and is an important opportunity to expose the sport to a wider audience and foster its growth and popularity in the country.  

The ITTF hopes to increase the accessibility of table tennis to new audiences in India by collaborating closely with the local community and players. As a part of its commitment to promoting table tennis as a sport for everyone, everywhere, ITTF believes that this event will help unlock the huge potential of the Indian market and pave the way for more of such events in the future.  

We look forward to welcoming table tennis fans from around the world to Goa for what promises to be a spectacular event. To stay updated with all the action, visit World Table Tennis’s website here.