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Sreeja Akula Surpasses Manika Batra as India’s No.1 Table Tennis Player

Sreeja Akula Surpasses Manika Batra as India’s No.1 Table Tennis Player
Sreeja Akula Surpasses Manika Batra as India’s No.1 Table Tennis Player

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In a remarkable achievement, Sreeja Akula, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) mixed doubles champion, has risen to the top of the Indian women’s table tennis rankings, surpassing the veteran player Manika Batra. Here are the key points about this historic milestone:

1. Career-Best Ranking

  • Sreeja Akula achieved her career-best ranking of No. 38 in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Chart.
  • This remarkable ascent places her as India’s top-ranked woman table tennis player.

2. Manika Batra’s Slip

  • Manika Batra, who had held the position of India’s No. 1 TT player for some time, slipped two places to No. 39 in the world rankings.
  • Sreeja’s consistent performance and recent victories have propelled her to the forefront.

3. Recent Victories

  • Sreeja’s successful year includes winning the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi and WTT Feeder Beirut titles in January and March, respectively.
  • She also reached the quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender in Goa.

4. CWG Gold Medalist

  • Sreeja Akula clinched the mixed doubles gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games alongside the experienced player Sharath Kamal.
  • Her stellar performance in international competitions has contributed to her rise in the rankings.

5. India’s No. 1 Paddler

  • Sreeja Akula now holds the prestigious title of India’s No. 1 paddler in women’s table tennis.
  • Her dedication, skill, and determination have made her a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.

6. Celebrating World Table Tennis Day

  • As Sreeja achieves this milestone, let’s celebrate her achievement on World Table Tennis Day!
  • She continues to inspire young players and pave the way for future champions.

Sreeja Akula’s journey to the top exemplifies hard work, resilience, and passion for the sport. Let’s cheer for our new No. 1!

View Sources

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(2) Sreeja Akula surpasses Manika Batra as India’s No.1 TT player. https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/sreeja-akula-surpasses-manika-batra-as-india-no1-tt-player-2530798-2024-04-23.
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(5) Commonwealth Games mixed doubles champion Sreeja Akula displaces Manika as India No.1 TT player. https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/commonwealth-games-mixed-doubles-champion-sreeja-akula-displaces-manika-as-india-no-1-tt-player/cid/2015362.
(6) Table Tennis Rankings: Sreeja Akula surpasses Manika Batra to become …. https://www.firstpost.com/sports/table-tennis-rankings-sreeja-akula-manika-batra-13762906.html.


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