UTT 2024 Unveils Schedule: 23 Ties to Electrify Chennai

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 is set to ignite the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai from August 22 to September 7, with 23 thrilling ties scheduled. The tournament will witness eight teams vying for the coveted title, including defending champions Goa Challengers and newcomers Jaipur Patriots.

World-class players will grace the UTT stage, including World No. 10 Bernadette Szocs, World No. 16 Nina Mittelham, and Nigerian legend World No. 19 Quadri Aruna. They will be joined by Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal (WR 40), Sreeja Akula (WR 25), and Manika Batra (WR 28).

UTT 2024 will also showcase promising Indian talents like Yashaswini Ghorpade, Diya Chitale, Poymantee Baisya, Abhinandh PB, Jeet Chandra, and Yashansh Malik. Debutant team Ahmedabad SG Pipers will make their debut against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis, while Chennai Lions will face PBG Bengaluru Smashers in a southern derby.

The addition of two new teams has led to a revised competition format. Teams will be divided into two groups of four for the league stage, playing five ties each. The top four teams will advance to the knockout stage, with the semi-finals featuring Team No. 1 vs Team No. 4 and Team No. 2 vs Team No. 3.

Each tie will comprise five matches: two men's singles, two women's singles, and one mixed doubles. The tournament promises high-octane action and intense competition as teams battle for the ultimate glory.

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