Third time captain Vikramaditya Chaufla to lead India at Racketlon World Championships
New Delhi, August 5
International Racketlon player Vikramaditya Chaufla has been named captain of the Indian team for the third consecutive time for the Racketlon World Championships, to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The six-member Indian squad, announced by the Racketlon India Sports Association (RISA), comprises Vikramaditya Chaufla (Captain), Prashant Sen, Monesh Mashruwala, Akshay Gandhi, Raghav Jatia and Nidhi Tiwari.
The team will compete in the Challenge Cup, where India will enter the tournament as the defending champions after winning the title last year, according to a press release.
Racketlon is a unique sport that combines table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis, with the cumulative score across all four disciplines deciding the winner.
"It is an honour to captain India for a third consecutive World Championship. Representing the country is always a matter of immense pride, and we are looking forward to defending our title," Chaufla said.
RISA President K K Cheema congratulated the selected players and wished the team success at the World Championships.
Krishna Kotak, founder of Racketlon in India, said the Indian team's consistent performances at the international level reflect the steady growth of the sport in the country and wished the squad the very best.
India has steadily strengthened its presence in international racketlon over the years, and the upcoming World Championships provide another opportunity for the defending champions to build on their recent success and showcase their progress on the global stage.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see the Indian team being consistent at the international level. Combining four racket sports into one sounds super intense - these players must be extremely fit and versatile. All the best for Rotterdam!
No disrespect to the sport, but why is the media giving so much hype to a game with so few players? We have bigger sports to focus on. I appreciate the players' dedication though; hope they do well.
Great accomplishment! Winning the Challenge Cup last year is no small feat. It's all about dedication, and I'm really excited to see how this team performs in the Netherlands. Congratulations to captain Chaufla on leading the squad for a third time! 🙌
I had no idea Racketlon combined all four racket sports like that - sounds like a great spectator sport! It's nice to see how it's growing beyond the usual nations. Best of luck to the Indian team in Rotterdam!
Truly inspired by players like these who excel in lesser-known sports without state support. They deserve much more recognition. All the best to the team - bring the trophy home again! 🏆🇮🇳
Being the defending champions is a brilliant achievement, especially
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