PANJIM: The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Masters Table Tennis Champions League (MTTCL) will kick off on August 18, at the multipurpose stadium, Peddem.
Organised by the Peddem Sports Club, this exciting league will feature 12 corporate teams and 84 players competing for a total prize purse of Rs 1 lakh. The winning team will take home Rs 50,000, the runners-up will receive Rs 30,000, and both semi-finalist teams will be awarded Rs 10,000 each. The tournament promises to be a colourful and competitive event, showcasing Goa’s top masters players.
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Commenting on the event, Mayur Sawkar, president of Peddem Sports Club, said, “We originally planned to host an All-India invitational for juniors on the August 17, followed by the Masters League on 18. However, with State championships currently in progress in some States, many top national players are unavailable, so we’ve decided to reschedule the juniors event to a later date.”
“The Masters League, now in its 4th edition, has grown tremendously each year, and this time is no exception. We’re thrilled to have 12 teams competing in a dynamic league format, featuring Goa’s finest Masters players. It promises to be a vibrant and thrilling spectacle for all involved.”
“This year’s tournament features a stellar line-up of 12 corporate teams, including Burye Enterprises, Vicky 10, Diya Enterprise, Estilo Legends, M&S Titans, Suzuki-B N Thakur, Parrikar Smashers, Tuff Security Services, Royal Ruby, Y S Dempo Mavericks, UK Ultra and Divine Angels.”
These teams, led by some of the top Masters players in Goa, are set to compete in an electrifying league format that promises to deliver intense matches and memorable moments.
In the lead-up to the tournament, a glittering team launch ceremony was held at a starred hotel in Candolim, where team jerseys were unveiled, adding a sense of occasion and flair to the proceedings.
The championship will be inaugurated by Sports Minister Govind Gaude, at 9 am, in the presence of Goa Table Tennis Association President Sudin Verenkar, former Aldona MLA Glen Ticlo, Peddem Sports Club President Mayur Sawkar, and other dignitaries.
