Manika Batra riding on career-best world ranking, Saudi Smash performance for Paris goal

May 16, 2024

The 28-year-old had a successful outing at Saudi Smash last week. Manika made headlines after defeating World No 2 Wang Manyu of China in...

Manika Batra says Kobe's "Mamba Mentality" and Virat Kohli inspire her

Aug 03, 2025

Last year, Manika scripted history at Saudi Smash as she became the first Indian singles player to reach the quarter-finals of a World Table...

Manika Batra says Kobe's "Mamba Mentality" and Virat Kohli inspire her

Aug 03, 2025

Last year, Manika scripted history at Saudi Smash as she became the first Indian singles player to reach the quarter-finals of a World Table...

Saudi Smash 2024: Manika Batra loses to Hina Hayata in quarter-final round

May 09, 2024

Star Indian table tennis player Manika Batra's journey at the Saudi Smash 2024 came to an end after she suffered a loss in the...

Manika Batra becomes first Indian singles player to break into top 25

May 14, 2024

Manika's standing in global table tennis improved massively following an impressive Saudi Smash tournament recently, as she became the first Indian singles player to...

Manika Batra upsets World No.2 Wang Manyu in Saudi Smash, seals round of 16 berth

May 06, 2024

Batra stunned World No. 2 Manyu to register a 6-11, 11-5, 11-7, 12-10 victory.