The highly-anticipated 4th edition of the Masters Table Tennis Champions League (MTTCL) will be held on Sunday, August 18, at the Multipurpose stadium, Peddem. Organized by the Peddem Sports Club, this exciting league will feature 12 corporate teams and 84 players competing for a total prize purse of ₹1 lakh. The winning team will take home ₹50,000, the runners-up will receive ₹30,000, and both semi-finalist teams will be awarded ₹10,000 each. The tournament promises to be a colorful and competitive event, showcasing Goa’s top Masters players.
Commenting on the event, Mayur Sawkar, President of Peddem Sports Club, said, “We originally planned to host an All India invitational for Juniors on the 17th, followed by the Masters League on 18th. However, with state championships currently in progress in some States, many top national players are unavailable, so we’ve decided to reschedule the Juniors event to a later date. The Masters League, now in its 4th edition, has grown tremendously each year, and this time is no exception. We’re thrilled to have 12 teams competing in a dynamic league format, featuring Goa’s finest Masters players. It promises to be a vibrant and thrilling spectacle for all involved.”
This year’s tournament features a stellar lineup of 12 corporate teams, including Burye Enterprises, Vicky 10, Diya Enterprise, Estilo Legends, M&S Titans, Suzuki-B.N Thakur, Parrikar Smashers, Tuff Security Services, Royal Ruby, Y S Dempo Mavericks, UK Ultra, and Divine Angels. These teams, led by some of the top Masters players in Goa, are set to compete in an electrifying league format that promises to deliver intense matches and memorable moments. In the lead-up to the tournament, a glittering Team launch ceremony was held at a starred hotel in Candolim, where team jerseys were unveiled, adding a sense of occasion and flair to the proceedings.
The championship will be inaugurated at 9 AM on August 18 by Govind Gaude, Sports Minister of Goa, in the presence of Sudin Verenkar, President of the Goa Table Tennis Association, Glen Ticlo, former MLA of Aldona Constituency, Mayur Sawkar, President of Peddem Sports Club, and other dignitaries.
List of Participating Teams:
Burye Enterprises (Team Owner: Gaurish Burye, Captain: Deepak Gopani)
Vicky 10 (Team Owner: Vikesh Harmalkar, Captain: Neeraj Kannure)
Diya Enterprise (Team Owner: Manoj Sardessai, Captain: Thiru)
Estilo Legends (Team Owner: Sagar Salgaonkar, Captain: Sachin Soares)
M&S Titans (Team Owner: Mark Corderio, Captain: Yusuf Shaikh)
Suzuki-B.N Thakur (Team Owner: Pusker Thakur, Captain: Bonney D’Costa)
Parrikar Smashers (Team Owner: Amar Parrikar, Captain: Amit Naik)
Tuff Security Services (Team Owner: Francis Viegas, Captain: Sandeep D’Mello)
Royal Ruby (Team Owner: Satyam Thakral, Captain: Shawn Soares)
Y S Dempo Mavericks (Team Owner: Yogish Dempo, Captain: Clyde Barretto)
UK Ultra (Team Owner: Umesh Kambli, Captain: Arun Naik)
Divine Angels (Team Owner: Oliver, Captain: Ajit Ghantker)
