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In a disappointing turn of events, both the Indian men's and women's table tennis teams bowed out in the pre-quarterfinal stage at the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2024. Despite their efforts, the Indian teams faced tough opposition, ending their journey in the tournament.
The Indian women's team, ranked 17th globally, faced a formidable challenge against world No. 4 Chinese Taipei. Despite a commendable performance by Manika Batra, securing an early lead, the team fell short against their higher-ranked opponents. Despite spirited displays from Sreeja Akula and Ayhika Mukherjee, the Indian team succumbed to a 3-1 defeat, ending their campaign in the round of 16.