PHANTOM
STARS CREATE HISTORY WITH BACK-TO-BACK TTSL TITLES!
Sanil
Shetty Leads from the Front as Team Clinches 14-8 Grand Final Win
Champions
Rise Again in Grand Style
Phantom
Stars Dominate Final to Retain Title
In
a commanding and electrifying performance, Phantom Stars, led by Commonwealth
Games medalist Sanil Shetty, stormed to their second consecutive title in
the Butterfly Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) Maharashtra 2026,
defeating Bayside Spinners TTC 14-8 in the Grand Final at Khar
Gymkhana, Mumbai. The defending champions showcased class and consistency
to seal the title in style.
Sanil
Shetty Shines Bright on Big Stage; Star Player Delivers Crucial Wins in Final
Leading
from the front, Sanil Shetty delivered a standout performance by
defeating National Games 2025 winner Jash Modi 3-0 in the men’s singles.
He later teamed up with Shruti Amrute to secure a crucial victory in the
mixed doubles, playing a key role in his team’s triumph.
Strong
Team Effort Seals Victory Early; Phantom Stars Wrap Up Final with Match to
Spare
The
well-rounded performance from the team, owned by Rajesh Jaggi and Antara
Jaggi, ensured that Phantom Stars crossed the finish line with a
match to spare. Key wins across categories highlighted the team’s depth and
dominance throughout the tournament.
Road
to Final – Thrilling Semi-Final Win; Onkar Jog Seals Victory Against Mumbai
Mozartt
Earlier
in the day, Phantom Stars edged past Mumbai Mozartt 14-11 in a
closely fought semi-final. Veteran Onkar Jog emerged as the hero,
sealing the win in the निर्णायक ninth match and guiding his team
into the final.
Bayside
Spinners Impress Despite Final Loss; Strong Semi-Final Performance Secures
Maiden Final Spot
Bayside
Spinners TTC reached their first-ever final with a
convincing 14-8 victory over Century Warriors. Senhora D’souza
and Parth Magar starred with dominant 3-0 wins in the senior
women’s and junior boys’ categories respectively, showcasing their strength.
Final
Match Highlights; Early Lead and Strong Comeback Define Title Clash
In
the final, Senhora D’souza gave Bayside Spinners a strong start
by defeating Shruti Amrute to put her team ahead 2-1. However, Sanil
Shetty responded with a commanding 3-0 win, shifting momentum. Onkar
Jog, along with Ayaan Athar, delivered another clean sweep in the
doubles match, putting Phantom Stars firmly in control.
Winning
Push by Key Performers; Annisha Patra and Team Seal the Deal
Crucial
2-1 wins from Annisha Patra and the pair of Sanil
Shetty–Shruti Amrute brought the team closer to victory. Annisha Patra,
partnering Kaustubh Girgaonkar, sealed the title in the penultimate
match, confirming a memorable win for Phantom Stars.
Individual
Awards Honour Top Performers; Sanil Shetty and Divyanshi Bhowmick Shine Overall
For
his exceptional performance, Sanil Shetty was awarded the Best Men’s
Player (Overall), while Divyanshi Bhowmick of Mumbai Mozartt
claimed the Best Women’s Player (Overall) honour.
Category-Wise
Award Winners; Young Stars and Veterans Recognised for Excellence
- Raghav Mahajan
(Century Warriors) – Best Player, U-13 Boys
- Naisha Rewaskar
(Century Warriors) – Best Player, U-17 Girls
- Parth Magar
(Bayside Spinners TTC) – Best Player, U-17 Boys
- Santosh Wakradkar
(Century Warriors) – Best Player, Veterans
- Senhora D’souza
(Bayside Spinners TTC) – Best Player, Women’s Senior
- Raegan Albuquerque
(Jolly Friends Sports Club) – Best Player, Men’s Senior
Tournament
Success and Growing Impact; TTSL Continues to Boost Grassroots Talent
Now
in its second season, the Butterfly TTSL Maharashtra 2026, an initiative
linked to Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), successfully brought together 8
teams competing for a prize pool of ₹7.25
lakh,
including ₹3,50,000
for the champions. The league continues to play a crucial role in developing
grassroots talent and strengthening table tennis at the state level.
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