Indian Women’s Table Tennis Team Defeats Romania

The Indian women's table tennis team, led by star player Manika Batra, achieved a thrilling 3-2 victory over the higher-ranked Romanian team to advance to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Starting strong, Batra secured a convincing win against Bernadette Szocs, while the doubles pair of Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath also claimed a crucial match. However, Romania fought back, leveling the tie at 2-2 after wins over Sreeja and Archana. In the decisive match, Batra showcased her resilience, defeating Adina Diaconu to clinch the tie for India. The team will now face either the USA or Germany in the quarterfinals, aiming to continue their momentum in the tournament. This victory marks a significant milestone as both Batra and Sreeja had recently made history by reaching the round of 16 in the individual events.