UTT 2024: Sathiyan G Shines Bright In Dabang Delhi's 9-6 Win Over Goa Challengers

29.08.2024 - 13:01 sports.ndtv.com

Dabang Delhi TTC captain Sathiyan Gnanasekaran put on a dazzling show against Athlead Goa Challengers' Mihai Bobocica at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, setting the stage for his team's first win of UTT 2024.

In the battle of the Olympians, Bobocica struck first, taking Game 1 11-8 via a 23-shot rally, the longest of the season so far.

However, Sathiyan retaliated with an inspired comeback and took games two and three to claim the match. The franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

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