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Manika Batra Misses Asian Games by Just Three Ranking Points
Times of India·Friday, 19 June 2026
Table tennis star Manika Batra has narrowly missed out on selection for the Asian Games due to a three-point ranking gap. In her absence, India's women's team will be led by Sreeja Akula, with Manika and Swastika Ghosh named as reserves. The Games are scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Why It Matters
Manika is India's biggest name in table tennis, and missing a marquee event like the Asian Games by such a razor-thin margin is a painful and surprising turn for Indian sport.
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