Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top 25 of the world rankings. The 28-year-old rose to a career-best singles ranking of 24 following her impressive performance at the Saudi Smash tournament.
Batra's journey to the top has been marked by determination and resilience. She began playing table tennis at the age of four and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a national champion at the age of 16. In 2018, she made history by winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal in both the individual and team categories.
Batra's success at the Saudi Smash was a testament to her hard work and dedication. She shocked multiple-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Wang Manyu of China on her way to the quarterfinals, becoming the first Indian woman to advance that far in the tournament. Her run in Jeddah earned her 350 points, propelling her up 15 spots in the world rankings.
The ranking boost has come at a crucial time for Batra, who is aiming to secure a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "An extreme confidence boost on the road to Paris 2024," she wrote on Instagram. "Breaking into the Top-25 and achieving the best rank ever achieved by an Indian in women's singles of the ITTF Ranking."
Batra's success is not only a personal triumph but also a testament to the growing strength of Indian table tennis. She has inspired a new generation of players and shown that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
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