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Indian Table Tennis Trio Advance to Pre‑Quarterfinals at Commonwealth Championships
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 07:41 AM
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India’s Manush Shah, Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula have progressed to the pre‑quarterfinal stage of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, boosting the country’s prospects in the tournament.
The Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships saw three Indian players—Manush Shah, Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula—reach the pre‑quarterfinal round, marking a significant achievement for the country in the event.
Shah, Desai and Akula each secured victories in the earlier knockout stages, earning them spots in the next phase of the competition. Their performances have drawn attention from national selectors and fans alike.
The advancement places India in a stronger position to contend for medals as the tournament moves closer to the final stages. Officials and coaches are optimistic about the players’ prospects.
The next round will feature a mix of top Commonwealth nations, and the Indian trio will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a place in the quarterfinals.
Shah, Desai and Akula each secured victories in the earlier knockout stages, earning them spots in the next phase of the competition. Their performances have drawn attention from national selectors and fans alike.
The advancement places India in a stronger position to contend for medals as the tournament moves closer to the final stages. Officials and coaches are optimistic about the players’ prospects.
The next round will feature a mix of top Commonwealth nations, and the Indian trio will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a place in the quarterfinals.