Mumbai: On the grand finale of the JVPGC -TSTTA-5-Star Mumbai Suburban District Table Tennis Championships at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana, the script flipped upside down. Arnav Kanavar dominated an off-color Sagar Kasture, securing a 11-7, 11-7, 12-10, 7-11, 11-4 victory in the men's singles title race. Meanwhile, schoolgirl sensation Divyanshi Bhowmick, a 13-year-old prodigy ranked No. 2 in India for her age group, stole the spotlight.
In an intense women's singles final, Divyanshi faced a 0-2 deficit against favourite Ananya Chande. Undeterred, she fought back to level the score at 2-all, setting the stage for a thrilling decider. The match reached its peak, and Divyanshi emerged victorious with a narrow 4-3 triumph, reminiscent of her semi final clash against Risha Michandani.
Divyanshi's prowess extended beyond the women's singles category
Divyanshi's prowess extended beyond the women's singles category. She clinched titles in the youth girls (U-19), junior girls (U-17), and under-15 girls finals, making it a remarkable feat. Her dominance in the under-17 and under-15 categories saw her secure straight-game victories over her opponents, showcasing her exceptional talent on the table.
The day concluded with Arnav Kanavar and Divyanshi Bhowmick standing tall as the new champions, toppling the odds and etching their names in the annals of table tennis history at Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana.
Results (all finals)
Men: Arnav Karnavar bt (1)- Sagar Kasture 4-1 ( 11-7, 11-7, 12-10, 7-11, 11-4); Boys (U-19): Sagar Kasture bt Dhruv Shah 4-0 (11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-9); Under-17: Dhruv Shah bt (1)- Vineet Deepak 11-7, 11-9, 13-11; Under-15: Vivaan Thakkar bt Vivek Rohera 3-2 ( 11-5, 7-11, 11-9, 6-11, 12-10)
Women: Divyanshi Bhowmick bt Ananya Chande 4-3 (5-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5, 11-9); Girls (U-19): Divyanshi Bhowmick bt Risha Mirchandani 4-3 (7-11, 11-2, 11-3, 12-14, 11-5, 12-14, 11-3); Under-17: Divyanshi Bhowmick bt Sana D’Souza 11-7, 11-6, 11-5); Under-15: Divyanshi Bhowmick bt Niva Chaughule 3-0 (11-5, 11-8, 11-2).
