SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024
Team Herald
PANJIM: Chandan Caro emerged as a standout performer, advancing to the finals in both the U-13 and U-15 categories of the YMCA All-Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament organised in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, at the indoor stadium, Campal-Panjim, on Tuesday.
The opening day saw fierce battles as young talents competed for a spot in the finals, with an exciting display of skills and excitement in the boys' U-11, U-13, and U-15 categories.
In the U-11 boys category, the quarter-finals saw Yug Prabhu outsmart Ashank Dalvi 3-0, Vihang Jotkar overcome Shreysht Rane 3-0, Ishaan Colaso win against Kris Silveira 3-0, and Kavish Dalvi edge out Yuvaan Sanke 3-2. In the semi-finals, Yug Prabhu outplayed Vihang Jotkar 3-0 and Kavish Dalvi winning against Ishaan Colaso 3-2, setting up a thrilling final between Yug Prabhu and Kavish Dalvi.
In the U-13 boys category, quarter-finals featured Chandan Caro outplaying Yuvaan Sanke 3-0, Yug Prabhu beating Vedant Wagle 3-0, Ruhaan Shaikh winning against Chinmay Bhakare 3-0, and Dhruva Kamat overcoming Mark Da Costa 3-0. In the semi-finals, Chandan Caro continued his dominant run by defeating Yug Prabhu 3-0, while Dhruva Kamat beat Ruhaan Shaikh 3-1, setting the stage for a final showdown between Chandan Caro and Dhruva Kamat.
In the U-15 boys category, the quarter-finals saw Atharv Dhulapkar beat Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0, Rishan Shaikh outplay Vedant Wagle 3-0, Dhruva Kamat overcome Chinmay Bhakare 3-1, and Chandan Caro defeat Yug Prabhu 3-0. In the semi-finals, Rishan Shaikh outplayed Atharv Dhulapkar 3-0 and Chandan Caro continuing his impressive form by defeating Dhruva Kamat 3-0, leading to a highly anticipated final between Chandan Caro and Rishan Shaikh.
