India Secures Future Despite Sixth Place Finish at Asian Table Tennis Championships

India's aspirations at the Asian Table Tennis Championships concluded with the men's team finishing in sixth place after a 0-3 defeat against South Korea in their final classification match on Tuesday.

Despite the defeat, India successfully secured a spot in the 2027 Champions Division thanks to their performance throughout the tournament. In the earlier classification match, India triumphed 3-2 over DPR Korea, signalling a positive yet challenging campaign. Strategic decisions saw younger players like Snehit Suravajjula and Payas Jain promoted for the playoff, while senior players rested.

The women's team saw a different fate, bowing out 1-3 to DPR Korea. The team, led by Kim Kum Yong's exceptional defensive skills, outmaneuvered India, putting up a tough resistance. Yashaswini Ghorpade managed to clinch a win against Pak Su Gyong, yet it was not enough to reverse their exit from the competition.