TSTTA paddlers Raegan Albuquerque and Sampada Bhiwandkar clinched the men’s and women’s crowns respectively in the Maharashtra State Prize-Money Table Tennis tournament 2025-2026, which is being played at the Khar Gymkhana. This tournament is being organised under the auspices of the MSTTA (Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association).
TSTTA paddlers Sampada Bhiwandkar and Raegan Albuquerque clinched the women’s and men’s crowns respectively crowns in the Maharashtra State Prize-Money Table Tennis tournament 2025-2026, at the Khar Gymkhana.
In the men’s summit clash, top-seeded Raegan Albuquerque proved streets ahead of the unseeded Mandar Hardikar (TSTTA), triumphing 4-0. The 11-7, 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 verdict is a testament to Raegan’s aggressiveness and composure as he dominated with a degree of comfort.
Thane’s talented youngster Sukrati Sharma (right) won the girls’ U-17 & U-19 crowns and Arnav Kshirsagar (TSTTA) won the boys’ U-19 title in the Maharashtra State Prize-Money Table Tennis tournament 2025-2026, at the Khar Gymkhana.
Second seed Sampada Bhiwandkar (TSTTA) was likewise a clear cut above Kheya Shah (TSTTA), notching a 4-0 win. There was no stopping Sampada, who excelled both in attack and defence whilst carving out an 11-8, 11-4, 11-8, 11-7 win for the women’s singles crown.
Thane lass Sukrati Sharma proved that she is the one for the future, annexing a grand double. Unseeded in the under-19 girls’ singles section, Sukrati stunned one and all with a fine display right through the tournament. In the final, Sukrati overwhelmed Arpita Borhade (Mum City) 4-1 with a hugely deserved 11-8, 13-11, 11-7, 6-11, 11-5 scoreline.
She also picked up the girls under-17 pennant, with a 3-0 win over Ayushi Shirgaonkar (TSTTA). Sukrati, who was the top seed, romped home with an 11-6, 12-10, 11-2 triumph.
Results (all finals): Girls’ U-17 singles: Sukrati Sharma (Thane) bt Ayushi Shirgaonkar (TSTTA) 3-0 (11-6, 12-10, 11-2).
Boys’ U-17 singles: 1-Akanksh Sahoo (TSTTA) bt Ahan Gosar (TSTTA) 3-0 (12-10, 11-6, 11-5).
Girls’ U-19 singles: Sukrati Sharma (Thane) bt Arpita Borhade (Mum City) 4-1 (11-8, 13-11, 11-7, 6-11, 11-5).
Boys’ U-19 singles: 1-Arnav Kshirsagar (TSTTA) bt Ayush Sonawane (TSTTA) 4-1 (11-8, 11-9, 13-15, 12-10, 11-7).
Women’s singles: 2-Sampada Bhiwandkar (TSTTA) bt Kheya Shah (TSTTA) 4-0 (11-8, 11-4, 11-8, 11-7).
Men’s singles: 1-Raegan Albuquerque (TSTTA) bt Mandar Hardikar (TSTTA) 4-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-5, 11-7).