Manav Thakkar, the Indian table tennis star, has been heading the men’s team in quarter finals of 28th International Table Tennis Federation – Asia Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 in the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar. India, seeded No. 4, will face Hong Kong (China) in the quarters.
Manav is the only Indian in the ITTF World Top 50, which is a major strength as mentioned by Telangana Today. India would have to encounter Iran, China, Japan or Korea in subsequent rounds in case of a win.
Manav Thakkar Leads India’s Big Leap to the Quarters
Manav Thakkar has guided India’s men’s table tennis team into the 2025 Asian Championships quarterfinals in Bhubaneswar. India, seeded fourth, now faces Hong Kong China, and Manav’s leadership and skill are at the heart of this achievement.
This edition of the championship is special. India entered directly into the Champions Division quarterfinals, which means there are fewer matches before facing the big teams. The road ahead, however, is not easy. If they overcome Hong Kong, the next test could be against Iran and followed by possible meetings with giants like China, Japan, or Korea. Nonetheless, the team appears confident and willing to fight to the last point.
Indian ace paddler Manav Thakkar is looking forward to the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025, starting tomorrow. He also praised the #Odisha Govt. for its world-class infrastructure.#OdishaForSports #AsianTableTennisTeamChampionships2025 pic.twitter.com/KcKdoK4K4l
— Odisha Sports (@sports_odisha) October 10, 2025
Senior player Sharath Kamal has already praised the team’s energy and believes India can achieve its best-ever result. Being at home is a plus, and supporters have the backing of their players. With Manav Thakkar leading from the front, this campaign has the feel of something special.
Writer’s Take
For me, this feels like a proud moment for Indian table tennis. It is only when you watch Manav Thakkar lead the team into the quarterfinals that you realize how far the game has gone. This was a stage that was once considered a big dream. Now, with Thakkar’s calmness and focus, the team believes it can stand up to the best in Asia.
More than just a result, this is a story of growth and inspiration. Young players across the country will look at Manav and see what dedication can achieve. This run has already demonstrated something and the future of Indian table tennis is bright whether India will go further or not.
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