Indian youngsters storm into semis of singles competitions in Asian Youth TT

SHIMLA: (Apr 10) India’s young paddlers extended their dominant run, storming into the singles quarterfinals in both U-19 and U-15 categories at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships after a golden sweep in team events.

However, across categories, India’s higher-ranked players were rewarded with first-round byes, ensuring direct entry into the semifinals scheduled on Saturday.

With the two-player-per-nation cap in singles, the hosts made full use of their opportunities, asserting near-total control of the draws.