32-member team to represent Maharashtra in Cadet & Sub Junior TT Nationals

by Shrutee K/DNS

Mumbai, December 20: A 32-member strong Maharashtra boys and girls team, including coaches and managers, have left this morning for Kolkata to participate in the 77th Cadet & Sub Junior National & Inter-state Table Tennis Championships – 2015, to be held at the Kshudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata (West Bengal), from December 24 to 29, 2015.

A total of 20 players from Mumbai form the core group of the state team which also includes players from Pune, Raigad and Solapur. All the members of the team went through rigorous training under the guidance of renowned coaches at the Khar Gymkhana and JVPG Club. The kitting for the entire team is sponsored by 11even Sports.

Former National champion and legend Kamlesh Mehta wished the players and acknowledged the efforts of the coaches. “I wish the team the very best and do to try their best. Winning and losing is all part of the game, so just go make Maharashtra proud. The coaches have also taken time out from their busy schedule and have been working tirelessly with the players,” he said during a meeting with the team prior to their departure.

“The training sessions were organized to build team spirit and more focused on doubles and we are grateful to Khar Gym and JVPG for all the support,” he further stated.