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UP Prometheans Join Ultimate Table Tennis as New Franchise for Season 7

Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) has announced the UP Prometheans as a new franchise for its upcoming Season 7, replacing the Chennai team. The season, scheduled for July in Goa, will feature seven teams in an expanded round-robin format with 24 ties. Owned by entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma, the franchise aims to strengthen India's high-performance sporting ecosystem and will also participate in the Dream UTT Juniors grassroots initiative. League CEO Ekansh Gupta stated the move extends UTT's footprint into Uttar Pradesh, tapping into the state's immense sporting potential.

Key Points: UP Prometheans New Franchise in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7

  • New UP-based franchise joins UTT
  • Season 7 to be played in July in Goa
  • League expands to seven teams with revised format
  • Franchise also part of Dream UTT Juniors grassroots program
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UP Prometheans join Ultimate Table Tennis as new franchise for season 7

Ultimate Table Tennis adds UP Prometheans as a new franchise for Season 7 in Goa, owned by Mukesh Sharma, expanding the league's national footprint.

"We are pleased to see UTT's footprint extend into Uttar Pradesh with UP Prometheans coming on board. - Ekansh Gupta"

Mumbai, March 31

Ultimate Table Tennis is set to add a strong new Uttar Pradesh flavour to Season 7 with the inclusion of UP Prometheans, bringing the energy and sporting passion of India's heartland into the league's mix.

The upcoming season, scheduled to be played in July in Goa, marks another step in UTT's journey of building a dynamic and competitive league, a release said. Owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma, UP Prometheans reflects a clear and long-term vision to strengthen India's high-performance sporting ecosystem, it added.

With the franchise coming into the lineup, UTT also sees a fresh regional presence added to its roster, as UP Prometheans step in place of Chennai as part of the league's evolving team composition. The move strengthens representation from the northern belt while adding a new competitive dynamic, with Season 7 also set to feature a revised format with an expanded group stage, the release said.

"We are pleased to see UTT's footprint extend into Uttar Pradesh with UP Prometheans coming on board. As India's largest state, UP holds immense potential for sport, and this addition strengthens our ambition of building a league that truly represents the country. With growing interest from stakeholders who share our vision, UTT continues to evolve both on and off the table," Ekansh Gupta, CEO, Ultimate Table Tennis, said as per the press release.

UP Prometheans will also compete in Dream UTT Juniors, a grassroots initiative by the Dream Sports Foundation in collaboration with UTT, aimed at nurturing young table tennis talent across the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Mukesh said, "I am excited to be part of Ultimate Table Tennis, which has already set a strong benchmark over the past seasons. With UP Prometheans, we look forward to raising the bar further and building a team that reflects our commitment to excellence and high-performance sport. This is another step towards strengthening India's journey to the Olympic podium."

Season 7 will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format, where each team will face every other team once in the league phase. The total number of ties will increase to 24, up from 23 for the last two seasons.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see the league expanding its geographical reach. But I'm a bit sad Chennai is out. They had a good fan following. Hope the league ensures a balanced mix of teams from all regions in the long run.
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Michael C
Interesting move. The focus on grassroots with the Dream UTT Juniors initiative is the most important part here. Building from the bottom up is how you create a lasting sporting culture. Kudos to the foundation.
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Rohit P
As someone from Lucknow, I'm thrilled! Finally, we have a team to rally behind in UTT. The name 'Prometheans' sounds powerful. Can't wait for July in Goa! Hope they get some top Indian and international players.
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Sarah B
More teams and more matches is always good for the fans. The revised format with an expanded group stage should make the league more competitive. Hope the broadcast and streaming quality is also top-notch.
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Vikram M
Good to see first-generation entrepreneurs like Mukesh Sharma investing in sports beyond cricket. This is how we build a sporting nation. Wishing the UP team all the best. Jai Hind!

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