New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- It was a day dominated by the top seeds as G. Sathiyan and Diya Chitale stamped their authority to clinch the men's and women's singles titles at the second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Stadium today.
Their victories not only reinforced their stature on the domestic circuit but also underlined the gapin class and experience between the established stars and the chasing pack.
In the men's final, former national champion Sathiyan showcased his trademark blend of experience and resilience.
The multiple international medallist stormed into a 2-0 lead against Ankur Bhattacharjee, though he allowed the youngster to snatch the extended third game after holding a game point. Undeterred, ...