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title: "India Secures Dual Gold in Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships After Resilient Display"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/india-secures-dual-gold-in-commonwealth-table-tennis-championships-after-resilie-v3058
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published: 2026-07-30T15:41:23.000Z
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# India Secures Dual Gold in Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships After Resilient Display

The Indian men's and women's squads dominated the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships by sweeping both team titles. Following a league-stage setback, the men's team overcame a resilient Malaysian side to retain their crown.

## Key takeaways

- India achieved a gold medal sweep in both the men’s and women’s team events at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
- Manush Shah secured the decisive victory for the men's team in a 3-2 final against Malaysia after overcoming a mid-match deficit.
- Malaysian athlete Wong Qi Shen generated headlines for sportsmanship by intentionally conceding a point to Manush Shah following a ball malfunction.
- The Indian women's team recorded a 3-0 victory over Malaysia, featuring wins by Swastika Ghosh, Sreeja Akula, and Yashaswini Ghorpade.
- The victory allowed the Indian men’s team to successfully defend their title and avenge a previous loss suffered during the group stages.

## Double Podium Success at Thyagaraj Sports Complex

India solidified its standing as a table tennis powerhouse on Thursday, securing both the men’s and women’s team titles at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships. Competing before a vocal home crowd, the host nation successfully avenged an earlier league-stage loss to Malaysia in the men’s division while the women’s team delivered a commanding sweep to finish atop the podium.

## Manush Shah Orchestrates Men's Resurgence

The men’s final against Malaysia evolved into a five-match marathon that tested India’s depth. Manush Shah emerged as the protagonist, securing two critical victories. The momentum shifted during Shah’s encounter with Wong Qi Shen. In a tense deciding game, Shah faced a disadvantage when sweat on the ball caused a mishit, leading the umpire to award a point to Wong for a 7-4 lead. In a rare display of sportsmanship, Wong deliberately served into the net to compensate for the equipment mishap. Following this gesture, Shah shifted gears to win seven straight points, claiming the match.

Although G. Sathiyan fell to Tey Hong Yu and Manav Thakkar lost a five-game battle to Wong, the match pushed to a final rubber. Shah maintained his composure against Javen Choong, winning in straight games (11-7, 11-4, 11-4) to finalize the 3-2 team victory. Manav Thakkar had earlier contributed by defeating Choong in four games to open the contest.

## Indian Women Neutralize Malaysian Challenge

The women’s team achieved a 3-0 clean sweep against Malaysia, though the individual matches remained competitive. Swastika Ghosh provided the initial lead by defeating Ai Xin Tee. Sreeja Akula, the team lead, was pushed to a full five games by left-handed Karen Anak before ultimately prevailing 11-3 in the decider.

Yashaswini Ghorpade confirmed the gold medal by breaking through the defensive play of Alice Chang. Despite losing the first game and navigating a marathon 17-15 third game, Ghorpade’s persistence ensured the women’s side joined their male counterparts as champions.
- Women's Final Results: S. Ghosh bt A.X. Tee 3-1; S. Akula bt K.L.A. Dick 3-2; Y. Ghorpade bt A.L.S. Chang 3-1.
- Men's Final Results: M. Thakkar bt J. Choong 3-1; M. Shah bt Q.S. Wong 3-2; G. Sathiyan lost to T.H. Yu 0-3; M. Thakkar lost to Q.S. Wong 2-3; M. Shah bt J. Choong 3-0.

Source: The Hindu — Sport

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