Reigning MVP Bernadette Szocs secured a crucial win for Dempo Goa Challengers, guiding them to an 8-7 victory over HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades in Season 7 of Ultimate Table Tennis. With the match tied at 7-7, Szocs clinched the deciding game by defeating Zeng Jian 11-9, maintaining Goa’s unbeaten streak.
The thrilling encounter also saw standout performances from Abhinandh PB, who continued his impressive form with a commanding victory over Ankur Bhattacharjee. Goa’s Alvaro Robles and Kolkata’s Ayhika Mukherjee were among the key players contributing to the intense back-and-forth battle.
In a closely contested mixed doubles match, Kolkata briefly took the lead before Abhinandh’s stellar performance shifted the momentum back in favor of Goa. The final showdown between Szocs and Zeng Jian culminated in a tense finish, with Szocs emerging victorious after a hard-fought battle, securing the defending champions’ win.
The Player of the Tie title was awarded to Abhinandh, while Ayhika was recognized as the Indian Player of the Tie for her standout performances. Robles and Ankur also received accolades for their contributions in the thrilling encounter.
In other matches, Dabang Delhi TTC defeated U Mumba TT, while Dempo Goa Challengers secured a win over PBG Pune Jaguars, positioning themselves fourth in the standings in Season 7 of Ultimate Table Tennis.
