New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- The 2nd UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships opened on a competitive note at the Thyagaraj Stadium today, with the Under-19 Girls' qualification rounds taking centre stage. The first day set the tone for the eight-day-long event, showcasing not just the dominance of the seeded players but also the resilience and fighting spirit of the lesser-known names eager to make a mark.
While most group toppers eased through their opening rounds, the day's play was peppered with drama, extended battles, and a few surprise results. Delhi's Archa Jain emerged as one of the standout performers, showing composure and tactical maturity in her second-round clash against Bengal's Pritha Talukdar. After conceding the opening g...