Panaji: Indian table tennis star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran believes that Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 Powered by ChatGPT is playing a crucial role in preparing India’s national players for the upcoming Asian Games, providing invaluable match practice, team bonding, and competitive exposure.
The experienced paddler, who captains Dabang Delhi TTC, said the league offers players a unique opportunity to compete alongside teammates who will also represent India on the international stage.
“It is good to play as a team in such a major event. The team atmosphere will build up. We will also be playing the men’s and mixed doubles with the same pairs that will be competing in the Asian Games. To have an event like this is great preparation and brings strong team bonding. I am pretty sure everyone is in great form. With UTT featuring a lot of matches heading into the Commonwealth Championship, we will be in good preparation for the Asian Games,” Sathiyan said.
One of India’s most accomplished table tennis players, Sathiyan has been instrumental in Dabang Delhi TTC’s campaign this season, delivering consistent performances while guiding the team through a highly competitive league.
Despite suffering defeats against HVR Kolkata Thunder Blades and Dempo Goa Challengers, Sathiyan has continued to lead by example, using his experience to keep the team motivated and focused on securing a playoff berth.
Reflecting on Delhi’s important victory that revived their playoff hopes, Sathiyan revealed how a positive mindset helped the team bounce back.
“We are very much in the race with this win. After suffering a loss like that, the team morale was down. I had a chat with everyone and told them to go out there and play like it is their first match — forget the scores and forget the calculations — and that is exactly what we did today. A win like this certainly boosts the team going into the final tie before the decisive phase. If we keep playing like this, we will definitely qualify for the playoffs.”
The former World No. 24 has once again showcased his leadership qualities this season. He played a decisive role in Delhi’s opening victory over UP Prometheans before producing a captain’s performance in the crucial 9-6 win against Ahmedabad APL Pipers, winning both his men’s singles and mixed doubles matches.
Sathiyan stressed that giving their absolute best remains the team’s primary objective, regardless of the final outcome.
“In the end, we are proud of just going out there and playing our best. Even if we do not make it, that is fine, as long as we give it everything. That is what the team should be aiming for — everyone giving their absolute best. If everyone does that, we will qualify for the playoffs.”
Organised under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, Butterfly UTT Season 7 continues to strengthen India’s table tennis ecosystem by bringing together elite international and Indian players while offering invaluable preparation ahead of major global competitions.
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