Manika Batra

Manika Batra bows out of WTT Champions after quarter-final loss against China's Qian Tianyi

Batra, the first Indian to reach the quarter-finals of the prestigious tournament, suffered a straight-games defeat against Tianyi in 25 minutes with the final scoreline reading 8-11, 8-11, 10-12.

Manika Batra makes table tennis history, becomes first Indian to qualify for quarter-finals at a WTT Champions event

The World No 30 outplayed the World No 14 with the scoreline reading 11-9, 6-11, 13-11, 11-9. Batra had also beaten the Romanian at the 2024 Paris Olympics earlier this year with a scoreline of 3-2.

Paris Olympics 2024: While Indians paddlers shine brighter than ever, improved mindset and belief needed going forward

As the dust settles on the Indian table tennis team's Paris campaign, it is vital to reflect on the key takeaways, acknowledging the successes and the challenges that revealed areas for growth.

Paris Olympics 2024: India's table tennis campaign ends with defeat against Germany in women's team quarters

Archana Kamath gave the Indian team a glimmer of hope after India lost the opening doubles match and were on the verge of elimination after Manika Batra's singles loss. However, Sreeja Akula's defeated in straight games sealed the tie 3-1 in Germany's favour.

Decoding Indian women’s table tennis team’s historic victory to reach Paris Olympics quarterfinals

Doubles tactics and individual brilliance: The key to India’s success over Romania at the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics: Sreeja Akula, Manika Batra make history despite Round of 16 losses

Indian table tennis players' historic run at the Paris Olympics ends with close defeats. Where did they lack?

Paris Olympics 2024: Paddler Manika Batra goes down fighting to Japan's Miu Hirano in round of 16

Manika Batra lost with a 1-4 (6-11, 9-11, 14-12, 8-11, 6-11) scoreline to the 13th ranked Japanese, with the 28th ranked Indian wining just the third game after falling behind following the first two games. 

Paris Olympics 2024: The intricacies of Manika Batra's masterclass as she seals historic win

Manika Batra stunned home hope Prithika Pavade in front of a boisterous crowd to become first Indian table tennis player to reach Olympics pre-quarterfinals.

Firstpost Exclusive: Manika Batra sheds light on challenges for Indian women in table tennis, opens up on her journey

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Batra said she has witnessed a lot of change in Indian table tennis of late and will be happy to take credit if she is indeed the reason behind this change in perception.

World Table Tennis Championships: Manika Batra stars in India's 3-2 victory over Hungary

It was a fine comeback from Manika who had lost both her singles against China on Friday when India stood on the cusp of a mega upset before falling short 2-3.