Sreeja Akula Becomes India’s Top Table Tennis Player and Aims for Paris Olympics Glory

Sreeja Akula has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a WTT Contender singles title and achieving a career-high ranking of 24. The 25-year-old hopes to carry this momentum to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she will compete in both team and individual events.

Preparation and Achievements

Sreeja has been working extensively on her mental and physical fitness. She credits her success to the Ultimate Table Tennis experience, which has provided her with valuable exposure. In 2022, she won the mixed doubles gold with Achanta Sharath Kamal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This year, she has already won titles in Texas and Beirut.

Quotes from Sreeja

During an interview, Sreeja said, “It’s my debut Olympic Games but I think I am well prepared for the tournament. I just want to play my best in whichever event I am playing and just want to create the maximum number of upsets.”

Team Composition

Sreeja is part of the women’s team along with Manika Batra and Archana Kamath. The men’s team includes Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar. Both teams have secured a historic qualification for the Paris Olympics.

Future Events

After the Olympics, Indian paddlers will compete in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, scheduled to be held in Chennai from August 22 to September 7.