Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 Kicks Off Tomorrow: Opening Game, Timing, All You Need to Know About UTT 2024

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Chennai, Aug 21: The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 season is set to kick off today at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.

As one of the most anticipated events in Indian table tennis, this year's edition promises to be bigger and better with the addition of two new teams and a lineup of some of the world's top talent. Here's everything you need to know about the fifth edition of this thrilling tournament.

New Teams and Exciting Matchups

The 2024 season introduces two new teams: the Jaipur Patriots and the Ahmedabad SG Pipers. The opening match will feature the Jaipur Patriots making their UTT debut against the reigning champions, the Goa Challengers, a clash that promises to set the tone for the rest of the tournament. The Ahmedabad SG Pipers will also make their debut, facing off against the Puneri Paltan on August 23.

UTT 2024 Tournament Format

The tournament will feature eight teams divided into two groups of four for the league stage. Each team will compete in a series of matches, with the top teams advancing to the knockout rounds. A total of 23 matches will be played, all exclusively available on JioCinema and Sports18 Khel.

Star-Studded Lineup

UTT 2024 will showcase some of the best table tennis players from around the world. Fans can look forward to seeing international stars like Bernadette Szocs from Romania, Nina Mittelham from Germany, and Quadri Aruna from Nigeria, who will be representing various franchises.

India's top table tennis talents, including Achanta Sharath Kamal, who recently served as the flag-bearer for India at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and Manika Batra, the country's leading female player, will also be in action. Their participation is expected to draw significant attention and inspire the next generation of Indian table tennis players.

UTT 2024 Full Squads

Ahmedabad SG Pipers: Bernadette Szocs (Romania), Jash Modi, Lilian Bardet (France), Manush Shah, Prita Vartikar, Reeth Rishya.

Bengaluru Smashers: Alvaro Robles (Spain), Amalraj Antony, Jeet Chandra, Lily Zhang (USA), Manika Batra, Taneesha Kotecha.

Chennai Lions: Abhinandh PB, Jules Roland (France), Mouma Das, Poymantee Baisya, Sakura Mori (Japan), Sharath Kamal.

Dabang Delhi TTC: Andreas Levenko (Austria), Diya Chitale, Lakshita Narang, Orawan Paranang (Thailand), Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Yashansh Malik.

Goa Challengers: Harmeet Desai, Mihai Bobocica (Italy), Sayali Wani, Sudhanshu Grover, Yangzi Liu (Australia), Yashaswini Ghorpade.

Jaipur Patriots: Cho Seungmin (South Korea), Moumita Dutta, Ronit Bhanja, Snehit SFR, Nithyashree Mani, Suthasini Sawettabut (Thailand).

Puneri Paltan TT: Ankur Bhattacharjee, Anirban Ghosh, Ayhika Mukherjee, Joao Monteiro (Portugal), Natalia Bajor (Poland), Yashini Sivasankar.

UMumba TT: Akash Pal, Kavyasree Baskar, Manav Thakkar, Maria Xiao (Spain), Quadri Aruna (Nigeria), Sutirtha Mukherjee.

UTT 2024 When & Where & How to Watch

The tournament begins with a high-octane matchup between the Goa Challengers and the Jaipur Patriots today, August 22. The game will start at 7:30 PM at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Fans across India can catch all the live action on JioCinema and Sports18 Khel.

Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 Opening Game: Goa Challengers vs. Jaipur Patriots

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Time: 7:30 PM onwards
Live Streaming in India: JioCinema
TV Broadcast in India: Sports18 Khel