Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men's table tennis team seeded 14th; women placed at 11th

The seedings have been released for table tennis at Paris Olympics 2024.

As the world gears up for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian men’s table tennis team finds itself seeded 14th, a position that signals both an achievement and a challenge. 

This seeding, while commendable, can place the team in a potentially tough draw against higher-ranked opponents early into the competition. The Indian men’s team is likely to face a team from the top eight seeds in the round of 16.

Indian men’s TT contingent comprises of seasoned players like Achanta Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakar. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran will be the reserve player for the Indian team at Paris.

Sharath Kamal, the veteran paddler, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Meanwhile, Thakar, Desai and Sathiyan’s  inclusion will strengthen the team’s competitive edge.

The squad must prepare for a gauntlet of top-tier opponents. China’s dominance in table tennis is well-documented, with players like Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Wang Chuqin. 

Japan, with stars like Tomokazu Harimoto and Shunsuke Togami, offer a blend of youthful talent and tactical brilliance. Germany, too, with stalwarts like Timo Boll and Dimitrij Ovtcharov, pose a significant threat with their consistent performances on the international stage.

The Indian paddlers will need to perform their best and could bring home a memorable podium finish.

Indian women’s table tennis team seedings at Paris Olympics 2024

The seedings for all the teams have been released. The Indian women’s table tennis team is seeded 11th at Paris. The squad will be led by Manika Batra who will be playing at the Olympics for the second time.

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Batra will be joined by Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath. Meanwhile, Ayhika Mukherjee will be the reserve player for the squad at Paris Olympics 2024.

Like the men’s team, the women paddlers could face any team from the top eight seeds in the round of 16. They will face tough battles against China, Japan and Germany.

China’s team, featuring stars such as Chen Meng and Sun Yingsha, wil be looking to continue their nation’s dominance in the sport at the games. Japan, with key players like Hina Hayata and Miu Hirano, will be establishing their presence early on.

Germany on the other hand will be represented by Nina Mittelham and 41-year old Shan Xiaona, her experience will come in huge favour for Germany.

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