India is proud today, as the men's and women's team table tennis teams have finally qualified for the Olympics for the first time based on their world rankings. The qualifications for the Paris Olympics were decided after the World Team Championships Finals in Busan. The remaining seven spots were awarded after the conclusion of the World Team Championships, based on the rankings. 

In the women’s event, India's women’s team secured rank 13 alongside Poland (12), and Sweden (15), and Thailand. For the men’s team, India secured rank 15 with Croatia (12) and Slovenia (11) also making it into the finals. This is a huge moment for the Table Tennis team, as it is their first appearance in the Olympics since their participation in the Beijing 2008 Games. 

“Finally!!!! India qualifies for the team event at the Olympics! Something I have wanted for a long long time! This one is truly special, despite it being my fifth appearance at the Olympics! Kudos to our Women’s Team who also secure a historical quota!”  veteran Sharath Kamal tweeted.

 

 

Sharath Kamal expressed his happiness and excitement and called this a historical moment for Indian Table Tennis. The men's team led by Sharath, lost 0-3 to South Korea and the women's team led by Manika Batra, lost 1-3 to Chinese Taipei at the ITTF World Team Championships Finals.

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