India Edge Past Slovakia 3–2 in ITTF World Team Championships Thriller

Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah lead comeback as India top Group 7 standings

India staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Slovakia 3–2 in a closely contested Group 7 clash at the Copper Box Arena during the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships.

Slovakia initially took the lead after Lubomir Pistej defeated Manush Shah. India responded strongly with Manav Thakkar leveling the score against Jakub Zelinka. Slovakia regained the advantage when Wang Yang overcame Harmeet Desai, putting India under pressure.

However, the Indian team fought back with determination. Thakkar delivered a dominant performance against Pistej to equalize once again, before Shah sealed the victory with a decisive win over Zelinka.

With this win, India climbed to the top of the Group 7 standings and will next face Guatemala in their upcoming tie.

Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team is set to take on Rwanda to conclude their group stage campaign. Both Indian teams are scheduled to play their final group matches later tonight.