Bhubaneswar, Sept. 13 -- The confirmation of participation by 22 nations, after the withdrawal by the UAE, in the upcoming ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to begin on October 11 at the state-of-the-art Athletic Centre of the Kalinga Stadium, signals a landmark moment for Odisha.

It is the first time the state will play host to a continental table tennis championship, underscoring its growing reputation as India's sporting hub.

For the Odisha State Table Tennis Association (OSTTA), the stakes are high. With less than a month to go, preparations are in full swing.

Backed by the state government's unwavering support and a dedicated team of senior officials, the organisers are getting ready to welcome more than 500...