Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has achieved a significant milestone by advancing to the women’s singles quarterfinals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Championship. With this achievement, Batra becomes the first Indian player to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the WTT, marking a historic moment for Indian table tennis.
The WTT Championship, currently underway in France, saw Batra clinch her quarterfinals berth by defeating eighth-seed Bernadette Cynthia Szőcs. Batra, ranked 30th globally, showcased her skill and determination, winning the match 3-1 with set scores of 11-9, 6-11, 13-11, and 11-9. The intense 29-minute round of 16 match reflected her resilience against a higher-seeded opponent, pushing her further into the global spotlight.
This latest achievement adds to Monika Batra’s impressive career, which already includes a gold medal in women’s singles and team events from the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Additionally, she secured a silver medal in women’s doubles and a bronze in mixed doubles in the same games. Batra also made headlines in the Tokyo Olympics, where she reached the third round in women’s singles, becoming the first Indian player to do so in Olympic table tennis.
With her continued success, Manika Batra remains a trailblazer in Indian table tennis, inspiring a new generation of players and raising India’s profile on the international table tennis stage.
