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India’s Ankur Lifts First WTT Men’s Singles Trophy

Published: 1 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Indian table tennis player Ankur Bhattacharjee captured his first-ever WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia, defeating Slovenia’s Deni Kozul 3-1 in the final. The World No. 78 capped a memorable campaign by also winning the men’s doubles gold alongside fellow Indian Akash Pal, completing a golden double for India at the event.

Key Takeaways

The breakthrough victory marks Ankur’s biggest international success to date and highlights India’s growing depth in table tennis, with the young paddler securing both singles and doubles titles at the same tournament.

Sources

Times Now, News on Air