Kanpur's Young Paddlers Shine at State Tournament; The Sports Hub's Ashutosh Gupta Secures Top Spot

Kanpur : The players of The Sports Hub (TSH) brought laurels to Kanpur and their academy with an outstanding performance at the 3rd State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament held at SRMS College, Bareilly, from August 1st to 3rd. Hundreds of players from across the state participated, but the confidence and skill of the TSH players were notably distinct.

In the Under-15 boys' final, Ashutosh Gupta defeated Lucknow's Lakshay Kumar with a dominant 3-0 straight-set victory, securing the championship title. Ashutosh's aggressive style and well-balanced play captivated the audience and showcased his potential.

In the Senior Men's category, Satyam Giri Gupta faced a tough challenge in the semifinals, where he was defeated by Ghaziabad's Saarth Mishra. Despite the loss, his remarkable performance throughout the tournament earned him the third-place position. Satyam had previously demonstrated his prowess by defeating several veteran players.

Additionally, in the Under-11 boys' category, Aparajit Singh displayed an excellent performance, advancing to the quarterfinals and marking a promising start to his career.

All the participating players are honing their skills at The Sports Hub's table tennis academy. Under the expert guidance of coach Satyam Kumar Mishra, these young talents receive technical and mental training in a competitive environment equipped with modern facilities, specialized fitness training, and video analysis, preparing them for national-level competitions.