The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is set to host the 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships from October 11 to 15, 2025. Organized by the International Table Tennis Federation, Asian Table Tennis Union, and the Table Tennis Federation of India, this marks the championship's debut in Odisha and its return to India after 16 years.

The event will feature nearly 500 players and staff from 22 countries, including table tennis powerhouses like China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Indian athletes, including stars like Manika Batra and Ankur Bhattacharya, are vying for a spot in the ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships 2026 in London, announced Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.

Participating athletes have begun preparations at Kalinga Stadium, with the Sports Department

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