From September 5th to 7th, 2025, the scenic Aralia Beach Resort in Morjim, Goa, will become the epicentre of a historic sporting moment as India hosts She Paddle 2025 – the country’s first-ever International Masters Women’s Table Tennis Tournament.
This groundbreaking event brings together some of the most decorated names in Indian and global table tennis:
- 🏆 Mantu Murmur – Reigning World Champion in the 60+ category
- 🥇 Rita Jain – Commonwealth Games Medalist, National & Masters Champion
- 🥈 Mangal Saraf – World Championship Silver Medalist & 8-time Masters National Champion
With participation expected from 50 to 100 players across India and abroad (including representation from Romania 🇷🇴), She Paddle 2025 offers a total prize purse of ₹1.25 lakhs, prestigious trophies, and team as well as individual competitions across 40+, 50+, and 60+ categories.
More than just a tournament, She Paddle is a movement – a powerful celebration of women’s sporting journeys and the undying spirit of athleticism, regardless of age.
A Historic Literary Launch – Smash Her Story
The tournament finale will witness the global unveiling of Smash Her Story – a first-of-its-kind book documenting the stories of 32 Indian Women National Champions from 1947 to 2024. Authored by Shamik Chakrabarty and Dileep Premachandran, and endorsed by ITTF President Petra Sörling, the book was conceptualised under the guidance of Boria Majumder.
The event has been co-created by sporting stalwarts and champions themselves:
- Moonmoon Mukherjee – Former TT International, Founder of P3 Sports
- Deepa Jain – Masters Champion, Designer & Co-Founder, Champion Charms
- Shilpa Joshi Takalkar – Former International & Award-winning Champion
- Deepak Gopani – Founder Secretary, Goa Veterans TT Association
Dignitaries & Guests
The tournament will also host renowned figures including:
- Kamlesh Mehta – 8-time National Champion, Arjuna Awardee
- Pooja Bedi – Actor & Wellness Coach
- Dr. Geeta Nagvenkar – Executive Director, Sports Authority of India
- Niraj Bajaj – Chairman, Bajaj Group (Event Sponsor)
- Goa TTA Officials and State Government dignitaries
With the announcement that She Paddle 2026 will be hosted in Bucharest, Romania, the event takes its place on the global sporting calendar, amplifying India’s growing presence in Masters-level sports.
“It’s not just a tournament; it’s a tribute to passion, perseverance, and pride,” said Moonmoon Mukherjee, one of the visionaries behind She Paddle.
For sports lovers, fans of table tennis, and advocates of women’s empowerment, She Paddle 2025 is a must-watch moment in Indian sporting history.
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