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Aditya Das, Ahona Ray Crowned U-15 Champions at Dream Sports TT 2026

Aditya Das secured the U-15 boys' title with a 4-2 victory over Rajavelu Akash in the final after a strong semi-final win. Ahona Ray dominated the girls' competition, defeating Chakraborty Sreejani 4-0 in a one-sided final. The championship, mentored by Sharath Kamal, concluded its 2026 edition in Chennai. The event is designed to identify and advance India's emerging table tennis talent.

Key Points: Aditya Das & Ahona Ray Win Dream Sports U-15 Table Tennis Titles

  • Aditya Das won U-15 Boys title
  • Ahona Ray dominated U-15 Girls category
  • Sharath Kamal mentors championship
  • Event focused on nurturing young talent
  • Competitive league to knockout structure
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Aditya Das, Ahona Ray clinch U-15 titles at Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis

Aditya Das and Ahona Ray clinched the U-15 boys' and girls' titles at the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2026 in Chennai after thrilling finals.

"The Dream Sports Championship provides young players with a clearly defined pathway... - Sharath Kamal"

Chennai, February 6

The Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2026 drew to a thrilling close at TNPESU in Chennai, with Aditya Das securing the U-15 Boys title and Ahona Ray dominating to lift the U-15 Girls trophy after standout performances in the semi-finals and finals on the sixth and final day of competition, according to a release.

In the boys' category, Aditya Das produced a composed knockout run to seal the championship. In the first semi-final, Aditya defeated Banerjee Souswarya 3-1, recovering strongly after dropping the second set and closing the match with two tight finishes. The second semi-final saw Rajavelu Akash overcome Dave Vivaan 3-1, highlighted by a clutch fourth-set effort to book his place in the final.

The boys' final delivered a high-quality contest, with Aditya edging Akash 4-2 in a best-of-seven match. After taking the first two sets 12-10 and 12-10, Aditya absorbed Akash's comeback before closing out the title with an 11-6 sixth set.

The girls' competition saw Ahona Ray complete a dominant run through the knockout stage. In the semi-finals, Ahona advanced with a commanding 3-0 win over Chatterjee Titash, which included a high-pressure 15-13 second set. In the other semi-final, Chakraborty Sreejani defeated Redkar Aarya 3-1, with Aarya fighting back to take the third set 13-11 before Sreejani closed out the match in four sets.

The girls' final was controlled from start to finish by Ahona Ray, who delivered a composed performance to defeat Chakraborty Sreejani 4-0 (11-8, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6) and secure the U-15 title.

Indian table tennis icon Sharath Kamal, serving as mentor for the Dream Sports Championship, praised the event's role in nurturing young talent. "The Dream Sports Championship provides young players with a clearly defined pathway from being the best in the country to progressing into higher competitive environments. The structure and intent behind this platform are helping talented athletes understand what it takes to move forward," he said.

With competitive matches across the league, Super League, and knockout stages, the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2026 concluded its latest edition, focused on identifying, challenging, and advancing India's emerging U-15 table tennis talent.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see a major tournament in Chennai! The scores show some really tight matches, especially those 12-10 and 15-13 sets. Must have been thrilling to watch live. Hope Doordarshan or some sports channel starts broadcasting these junior events.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows sports development, this is exactly the kind of pathway India needs. Sharath Kamal's point is spot on. Talent identification is one thing, but providing a clear competitive structure is what creates champions. Well done to all participants.
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Aman W
Congratulations to the winners! But a small suggestion for the organizers - the article mentions a "release." It would be great if the full results and maybe some match highlights were put up on YouTube or social media for fans who couldn't be there.
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Karthik V
Ahona's 4-0 victory in the final is seriously impressive! Dominant performance. And Aditya showing great composure to win those close first two sets. These kids have nerves of steel. Wishing them all the best for their future tournaments. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The depth seems good with players from different regions competing. Names like Das, Ray, Banerjee, Chakraborty, Rajavelu... shows a pan-India talent pool. This is how we build a strong national team for the future. More power to Dream Sports Championship.

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