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Pune Jaguars Retain Diya Chitale as Top Indian Pick at UTT Season 7 Auction

Diya Chitale was retained as the highest-valued Indian player by PBG Pune Jaguars at the Butterfly UTT Season 7 auction. The franchise also signed international players Prithika Pavade of France and Omar Assar of Egypt. Domestic additions include Snehit SFR, Mudit Dani, and Sayanika Maji. UTT co-promoter Vita Dani praised the auction's reflection of the league's depth and quality.

Key Points: Diya Chitale Retained by Pune Jaguars in UTT Season 7 Auction

  • Diya Chitale retained for 37.4 L tokens, highest Indian player
  • Pune Jaguars sign Prithika Pavade (France) and Omar Assar (Egypt)
  • Domestic lineup includes Snehit SFR, Mudit Dani, Sayanika Maji
  • Seven teams in round-robin format; top four advance to knockouts
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Pune Jaguars retain Diya Chitale as highest-valued Indian player at UTT Season 7 auction

Diya Chitale retained as highest-valued Indian player by PBG Pune Jaguars at UTT Season 7 auction. Franchise adds Prithika Pavade, Omar Assar, and more.

"It was encouraging to see teams invest in both established international players and emerging Indian talent. - Vita Dani"

Mumbai, April 30

Diya Chitale was retained as the highest-valued Indian player for the second consecutive year as PBG Pune Jaguars reinforced their squad at the Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 auction held on Tuesday.

Chitale, one of India's leading table tennis players, was picked for 37.4 L tokens, underlining her importance in the Jaguars' plans for the upcoming season, according to a press release.

The Pune-based franchise also added international strength to its squad by signing Prithika Pavade of France and Omar Assar of Egypt.

The domestic lineup was further bolstered with the inclusion of Snehit SFR, Mudit Dani, and Sayanika Maji.

Commenting on the auction, UTT co-promoter Vita Dani said that the event reflected the depth and quality the league has developed over the years, adding that it was encouraging to see teams invest in both established international players and emerging Indian talent.

PBG Pune Jaguars Team owner Punit Balan said the franchise was pleased to build its squad around Chitale, describing her as one of the best players in the world.

He added that the team has focused on creating a balanced unit with a strong Indian core supported by experienced international players.

Butterfly UTT Season 7 will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format, with each team facing the others once in the league stage. The top four teams will advance to the knockout phase.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good for Diya, but I hope the other Indian players like Snehit and Mudit also get more chances to shine. The league needs to focus on developing homegrown talent, not just rely on foreign stars.
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Sarah B
Ultimate Table Tennis is really growing. I remember when no one cared about TT beyond the Olympics. Now we've got serious money and international players like Pavade and Assar. Exciting times! 😊
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Arjun K
Diya is a gem, no doubt. But 37.4 L for a domestic player in a non-cricket league is still huge—shows how far Indian sports have come. Hope the Jaguars have a strong season and give us champions!
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Michael C
Nice to see the auction details. But I'm more curious about how the young players like Sayanika Maji will perform. That's where the real development happens—giving new faces a platform.
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Ravi K
Prithika Pavade is a great addition—she's young and aggressive. Combined with Diya's experience, this could be a deadly pair. Let's see if the Jaguars can go all the way this time! 🔥
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Naveen S
I hope the league pays more attention to grassroots coaching.

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