India Women Edge Ukraine 3-2, Men Beat Slovakia in Thrillers | ITTF World Team Championships 2026
India Edge Ukraine, Men Survive Slovak Scare in Thrillers
India delivered two high-pressure performances at the ITTF World Team Championships 2026, winning back-to-back 3–2 ties in dramatic fashion.
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India Women vs Ukraine — India won 3–2
India’s women held their nerve in a tense five-match battle.
- Manika Batra gave India the lead with a 3–1 win
- Yashaswini Ghorpade pushed Pesotska to five games but fell short
- Diya Chitale dominated to restore the lead
With the tie at 2–2:
- Manika lost to Pesotska, leveling the tie
- Ghorpade stepped up under pressure to seal the decider
👉 Final Score: India 3–2 Ukraine
A crucial win that puts India on top of the group.
India Men vs Slovak Republic — India won 3–2
India’s men showed resilience to grind out another close win.
- Manush Shah lost a tight opener
- Manav Thakkar responded with a dominant 3–0 win
- Harmeet Desai fell as Slovakia took the lead
With India trailing:
- Thakkar delivered again in a must-win match
- Shah closed it out with a composed victory
👉 Final Score: India 3–2 Slovakia
📊 What This Means
- India Men: 2 wins in 2 matches
- India Women: 2 wins in 2 matches
Both teams are now one win away from topping their groups.
🔜 What’s Next
- India vs Guatemala (Men)
- India vs Rwanda (Women)
These matches could confirm group winner spots.
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India’s ability to handle pressure in back-to-back thrillers signals strong momentum heading into the knockout stages.