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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Inaugurates National Junior & Youth Table Tennis Championship
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:49 PM
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Chief Minister Rakesh Singh Dhami formally opened the Inter‑State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship in Uttarakhand, marking the start of the tournament.
Chief Minister Rakesh Singh Dhami formally inaugurated the Inter‑State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship in Uttarakhand, signalling the state's commitment to nurturing young sporting talent.
The ceremony, held in Uttarakhand, saw the CM cut the ceremonial ribbon and delivered a brief address emphasizing the importance of sports development and healthy competition for the youth.
The championship will bring together junior and youth players from across India, providing a platform for emerging athletes to showcase their skills and gain exposure to national level competition.
Organisers expect the event to run for several days, featuring group matches, knockout stages and a final showdown, with the aim of identifying promising players for future national representation.
The inauguration underscores Uttarakhand’s growing role in hosting national sporting events and highlights the government's investment in sports infrastructure and talent development.
The ceremony, held in Uttarakhand, saw the CM cut the ceremonial ribbon and delivered a brief address emphasizing the importance of sports development and healthy competition for the youth.
The championship will bring together junior and youth players from across India, providing a platform for emerging athletes to showcase their skills and gain exposure to national level competition.
Organisers expect the event to run for several days, featuring group matches, knockout stages and a final showdown, with the aim of identifying promising players for future national representation.
The inauguration underscores Uttarakhand’s growing role in hosting national sporting events and highlights the government's investment in sports infrastructure and talent development.