The Indian men’s table tennis team faced a setback in the ongoing World Table Tennis Championships, succumbing to a 0-3 loss against South Korea on Monday. The defeat marks their second loss in the tournament so far.
In the opening match of the tie, India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Harmeet Desai fell short against Korea’s Woojin Jang, with Jang securing a dominant victory over Desai in three straight games.
The momentum continued in South Korea’s favor as Sathiyan Gnanasekaran couldn’t offer much resistance against Jonghoon Lim, resulting in a 3-0 defeat for India.
Despite a valiant effort from Achanta Sharath Kamal in the third match, the Indian team couldn’t secure a win, with Kamal eventually losing to Sang Su Lee.
Currently positioned at number three in group three with one win and two losses, the Indian men’s team will aim for redemption as they face New Zealand in their upcoming match on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team, led by Manika Batra, showcased a stellar performance, defeating Uzbekistan 3-0 in their second consecutive victory in Group 1. With two wins and a loss, the Indian women’s team stands at number two in Group 1, poised for their next challenge against Spain.
