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Chennai reinforces global sports hub status with WTT star contender


Published on 2025-02-19 06:25:20 - MSN
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  • The partnership between Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) continues to redefine Indian table tennis and is set to enhance it further by bringing world-class international competition to Chennai for the first time with WTT Star Contender,

The article from MSN discusses Chennai's growing status as a global sports hub, highlighted by its hosting of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender event. This event, taking place from January 23 to 28, 2024, at the SDAT WTT Star Contender Arena, features top-tier table tennis players from around the world, including Olympic and World Champions. The event not only showcases high-level competition but also underscores Chennai's capability to host international sports events, following its history with other major tournaments like the ATP Chennai Open and the Indian Premier League. The WTT Star Contender is part of a series that offers ranking points for the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding to its significance. The article also mentions the involvement of local and international sports bodies in promoting table tennis, with the event expected to boost the sport's popularity and development in India.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/sports/tennis/chennai-reinforces-global-sports-hub-status-with-wtt-star-contender/ar-AA1zlKob ]