Panchkula, Nov. 15 -- The U-19 Youth Nationals witnessed a riveting day of the pre-quarter final clashes, with emerging stars turning in commanding displays and several matches going the distance at the fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium here.

The clashes on Saturday included emphatic straight-game victories to tense five-game nail-biters, the round showcasing the depth and competitive energy of both the Boys' and Girls' fields.

With favourites cruising and several others surviving tough early scares, the stage is set for high-stakes quarterfinal matchups later this evening.

Assam's Priyanuj Bhattacharyya produced one of the most convincing wins of the day, dismantling Delhi's Sudhan...