WTT Star Contender 2025 to be held in Chennai for first time after two editions in Goa
WTT Star Contender 2025 to be held in Chennai for first time after two editions in Goa
The World Table Tennis Star Contender will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai for the first time from March 25 to 30.
The previous two editions (2023 and 2024) were held in Goa. The qualifying rounds will be held on March 25 and 26, and the main draw is scheduled between March 27 and 30.
In 2023 in Goa, Liang Jingkun and Wang Yidi won the men’s and women’s singles titles and in the next year, Felix Lebrun and Cheng-I-Ching bagged the men’s and women’s singles crown.
Speaking to Sportstar here on Monday, J. Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, said, “We have been in talks with the license holder (Stupa Sports Analytics) for a while. Indian star Sharath Kamal played a critical role in the event coming to Chennai.
“We are very happy that Chennai is hosting it. It is a big step up for us and the sport as lots of top paddlers from around the world will be participating. We are also in talks with Stupa for talent development.”
Earlier, in a release, Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, said, “Hosting the WTT Star Contender in Chennai is a proud moment for TN and reaffirms our dedication to positioning the state as India’s premier sports destination.
“This event not only showcases our world-class infrastructure but also inspires our youth to embrace sports as a way of life. We welcome players from around the globe and are committed to making this event a grand success.”
Sharath Kamal said it’s great to see the world-class competition in his city.
“As someone who grew up in this city, it is incredibly special to see Chennai take centre stage in the global table tennis arena. The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium has been a cherished venue for sports in the city, and I’m thrilled that fans here will witness world-class competition once again,” he said.
“I’m confident this event will inspire the next generation of Indian players.”
