City players excel in Punjab TT championship

City players made their mark by finishing among winners in different age groups in the 65th Punjab State Table Tennis Championship, held at Hans Raj Stadium, Jalandhar, from December 5 to 9.

Naman Mehra emerged winner in the men’s section while Aryan Sacheva came out triumphant in the boys U-17 category, while Gauranshi Uppal romped home in the girls U-11 group. Besides, Raghav Bhanot secured silver medal in the boys U-17 category and Kavya finished at third place in the girls U-13 category to secure bronze medal.

In team events, Ludhiana finished as second runners-up in the men’s section, got second position in the women’s category, secured third position in boys U-19 group, won second place in girls U-19 section, finished at third place in boys U-15 category and secured second position in girls U-15 section.

HS Chathwal, Ashwani Goyal and Manmeet Singh, president, vice president and general secretary, respectively, of the Ludhiana District Table Tennis Association congratulated players for bringing glory to the city.