India's Paddler Sreeja Akula Advances in World Table Tennis Championships

India, 2 January 2026 — Indian table tennis player Sreeja Akula has successfully advanced to the next round of the World Table Tennis Championships held in Durban, South Africa. Akula defeated her opponent from Spain, Maria Xiao, in a closely contested match with scores of 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9.
Akula's victory marks a significant achievement as she aims to make a deeper impact in the tournament. This win adds to her growing list of international performances, highlighting her as a promising talent in Indian table tennis.
The World Table Tennis Championships is a prestigious event that brings together top players from around the globe. Akula's progression in the tournament is a positive sign for Indian representation in the sport.
The Indian contingent's performance in the ongoing championship is being closely watched as they compete against some of the best talents in the world. Akula's next match is scheduled for tomorrow against Japan's Miu Hirano.
The tournament continues to be an important platform for Indian athletes to showcase their skills internationally, further promoting the development of table tennis in India.