The schedule for Season 4 of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) was announced on Monday, setting the stage for an action-packed tournament. The defending champions, Chennai Lions, will kick off the season against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on July 13.
Ultimate Table Tennis schedule out; Chennai Lions and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis kickstart Season 4 on July 13
A total of 18 thrilling matches, including the semi-finals and final, will be played among the six franchisees. The matches will start at 7:30 PM and will be broadcasted live on Sports18 and JioCinema. The semi-finals are scheduled for July 28 and 29, with the grand finale taking place on July 30.
The franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India. Alongside the defending champions and Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Smashers, Dabang Delhi TTC, Goa Challengers, and U Mumba TT will compete for the highly sought-after title.
Bengaluru Smashers and U Mumba TT will begin their campaign in the second match of the season on July 14, while Dabang Delhi TTC and Goa Challengers will play their opener on July 15.
UTT Season 4 will witness the participation of top global table tennis stars, including Quadri Aruna (WR16) from Africa and Lily Zhang (WR24) from the USA, as well as Indian talents such as Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra, and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran.
Staying true to Ultimate Table Tennis‘s tradition of showcasing emerging Indian talents, Season 4 will also provide a platform for promising young players like Payas Jain, SFR Snehit, and Diya Chitale, among others, to showcase their skills and make their mark in the sport.
