Hyderabad, Jan. 8 -- Hyderabad has been at the forefront in leading India to the top in international badminton. The next sport that could see the same phenomenon occurring is table tennis. Hyderabad is at a crucial juncture. Talent is emerging with prolific abundance and if the right steps are taken at this stage, then Hyderabad may become the hub of the sport. This may push India's stature higher in the international arena.

What is noteworthy is that parents of school and college going boys and girls are no longer reluctant to spend money on the training of their children in sports such as badminton and table tennis. But the downside of this picture is the fact that table tennis equipment has become very expensive. But, despite rising ...