(Table tennis news) WTT Star Contender Goa, India’s biggest international ranking table tennis tournament, has onboarded a total of ten substantial partners to enhance the tournament’s visibility, bolster fan engagement, and elevate its prominence to newer heights. The ongoing edition of the tournament is taking place at the Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa, Goa, and will conclude on Sunday.
The prestigious tournament is co-hosted by Stupa Sports Analytics, a leading global sports analytics firm, and Ultimate Table Tennis, India’s premier table tennis league under the guidance of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).
Parimatch Sports, a distinguished sportswear brand, has been signed as the official presenting partner, marking its entry into the dynamic world of table tennis through this association. In a bid to strengthen their commitment to the development of table tennis, Goa Tourism has taken on the role of the principal partner while the Sports Authority of Goa and the Government of Goa are the supporting partners.
Commenting on the significance of these partnerships for the tournament, Megha Gambhir, co-founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics, said, “WTT Star Contender Goa plays a pivotal role in bringing table tennis to the forefront of the Indian sports landscape. The associations it has forged are not just a testament to the thriving state of table tennis in the country, but also the exciting prospects that lie ahead. We believe that through our strategic partnerships, we will contribute to a sustainable ecosystem that enables the growth of table tennis in India.”
“Gratitude to our valued sponsors at WTT Star Contender in Goa! Their partnership fuels our shared vision for the growth of table tennis. I thank them for being vital contributors to the journey and enhancing the overall experience for fans and players alike,” stated UTT co-promoter Vita Dani.
India’s foremost gourmet popcorn brand 4700BC steps in as the official snacking partner. Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, has been roped in as the official sports retail partner, ensuring that players and fans alike are equipped with top-notch sporting gear.
Mera Hoardings, a programmatic advertising platform for Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising across multiple countries, has partnered with the tournament as the official outdoor media partner to amplify its reach.
A star-studded line-up with top global players, including World No. 6 Hugo Calderano, last edition’s runner-up Cheng I-Ching (WR 18), and former World No. 1 Dimitrij Ovtcharov (WR 12), among others are competing for glory at India’s biggest international table tennis tournament with a $250,000 prize pool.
The country’s table tennis stars, including Manika Batra, Achanta Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, are spearheading the home challenge.
Fans can enjoy the world-class action by booking their tickets on BookMyShow.
The action will be available live on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & Sony Sports Ten 2 HD channels on TV and livestream on Sony Liv app.
LIST OF PARTNERS
1. Host Partner – Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis
2. Principal Partner/Host City – Goa Tourism
3. Presenting Partner – Parimatch Sports
4. Supporting Partner – Sports Authority of Goa, Government of Goa
5. Official Snacking Partner – 4700BC
6. Official Sports Retail Partner – Decathlon
7. Official Outdoor Media Partner – Mera Hoardings
8. Official Member Association – Table Tennis Federation of India
9. Official Broadcast partner – Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD
10. Official OTT partner – Sony Liv
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