Dehradun, Feb. 13 -- Maharashtra's Jash Modi won the men's singles champion at the 38th National Games, following in the footsteps of fellow youngster Selena Deepthi Selvakumar from Tamil Nadu on the final day of the table tennis events at the Parade Ground Indoor Hall here on Thursday.
Jash showcased remarkable composure and endurance against seasoned national champion Sathiyan in a final that went down to the wire. Despite leading 3-2, the experienced paddler turned the match around by claiming the next games. But Jash sealed a thrilling 4-3 victory by claiming the last game. The contest was a spectacle of intense rallies and clinical finishes, but in the end, it was Jash Modi.
The Maharashtra boy rose to the occasion, clinching gold fo...