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Table tennis players do not warm up to federation’s training camp plan

Shivansh Gupta
The TTFI had reached out to the players twice in May for a training camp but the plans fell through after players voiced concerns. (File photo)

Former national TT coach Costantini not done with India yet

Shivansh Gupta
Massimo Costantini (centre in front row) warned that improper coaching and lack of infrastructure can stunt the growth of potential paddlers.

Indian table tennis needs stronger guidance to think big, says Costantini

Shivansh Gupta
Under Massimo Costantini, in 2018, India won eight medals at the Commonwealth Games and further made history by winning two medals at the Asian Games.

Lockdown Diaries: What's keeping young paddler Payas Jain busy?

Shivansh Gupta
Payas Jain serves during a meet.

TTFI to hire head coach for four-year Olympic cycle

PTI
Massimo Costantini's sudden departure didn't go well with the Table Tennis Federation of India.
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Manika Batra: I had to be selfish for table tennis

Amol Karhadkar
“I have been wearing these ear-rings (with a table tennis racquet and ball) and pendant (of the same design) and a TT bracelet for four months now. And I love wearing a few accessories related to table tennis,” says Manika Batra.

Costantini: Indian paddlers must pick and choose events ahead of Olympic qualifiers

PTI
India’s best shot at winning a medal in table tennis comes from the mixed doubles pair of Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal.

Table Tennis: Papic is new India coach

K. Keerthivasan
Papic has coached Qatar and the Canada National teams and has a rich experience of over three decades. (Representative Image)
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A successful second stint

Amol Karhadkar
Costantini played a role in helping A. Sharath Kamal’s resurgence.

Sportstar Aces Awards: Coach of the Year honour goes to Massimo Costantini

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Under Massimo Costantini, in 2018, India won eight medals at the Commonwealth Games and further made history by winning two medals at the Asian Games.
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