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WTT Star Contender Chennai: Sharath Kamal Bids Emotional Farewell, Manav Makes History
WTT Star Contender Chennai: Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal bade an emotional farewell to the sport following his defeat to Snehit Suravajjula at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 here on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the 24-year-old Manav Thakkar etched his name in history books by becoming the first Indian male player to reach a WTT Star Contender semifinal.
In an electrifying showdown to close out the day, South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and An Jae-hyun powered their way to the Men’s Doubles crown, defeating top seeds Tomokazu Harimoto and Sora Matsushima 3-1 with commanding flair. The Women’s Doubles Final, meanwhile, was a nail-biting thriller, as Japan’s Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara battled past Shin Yu-bin and Ryu Hanna, sealing a dramatic 11-5 triumph in the deciding game.
WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is being organised by Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) under the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). The event boasts 600 ranking points for winners and a USD 275,000 prize purse, with top global paddlers in action.
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