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PANJIM: Toss Academy, Maharashtra, edged past fellow Maharashtra team Spinmoon 5 in a thrilling 3-2 final to emerge champions in the PMS Multi State Masters Table Tennis Team Championship organised by Panaji Morning Stars Sports Club at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panjim, on Monday.
In a contest that went down to the wire, Toss Academy displayed resilience and teamwork to secure the coveted championship trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50,000. Spinmoon 5 had to settle for the runners-up position and a prize purse of Rs 30,000.
Earlier in the semi-finals, Toss Academy overcame MP Lions (Madhya Pradesh) 3-1, while Spinmoon 5 got the better of Guru Academy (Maharashtra) with an identical 3-1 scoreline. Both MP Lions and Guru Academy finished as joint third-place winners and received Rs 10,000 each along with trophies.
The multi-state championship witnessed spirited participation from top veteran players across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Goa, with the objective of blending competitive table tennis with camaraderie and fellowship among seasoned players. The final was graced by Goa Table Tennis Association President Sudin Verenkar, sports promoter Yogish Dempo and office bearers of the hosts PMS Sports Club Niraj Kannure, Avdhut Kuvelkar, Dinesh Sinari, Chaitanya Tarcar, Deepak Gopani and Gaurish Agni among others.