<p>The hosts, India, continue to make headlines at the ongoing Commonwealth TT Championship 2026 at the Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi. The third day of the competition again belonged to India, whose men’s and women’s teams swept past their opponents. While the men’s team consisting of Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain convincingly beat their Kiwi counterparts across singles competition, the women’s team tasted success against Canada in their category. Earlier, on the opening day, the Indian men’s team beat Zimbabwe 3-0 to stamp their authority among all challengers in this competition.</p><h3>How did the Indian men’s team perform on Day 3 of the Commonwealth TT Championship 2026?</h3><p>The Indian men’s team began proceedings on the third day of this home tournament, with Harmeet Desai facing August Xiao in the first singles contest between the two countries. Even though Xiao, the upcoming global star, challenged Desai across the three games, he failed to win any as the Indian table tennis hope won all three games to land the winning punch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-tt-championship-2026-day-2-india-women-vs-sri-lanka-1785236755855"><strong>Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian women outclass Sri Lanka on Day 2</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The second match, however, involved Sathiyan Gnanasekaran from India and Payas Jajal, an India-origin New Zealander in this tournament. Desai’s win laid the foundation on which Gnanasekaran carried the winning streak and kept India’s nose in front. Jajal was a tough challenge for Gnanasekaran, with his pace and agility keeping the Indian TT player on the back foot. Gnanasekaran, however, kept his composure and won crucial points to stay ahead and eventually win the game, helping India take a 2-0 lead against New Zealand.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Payas Jain sealed the sweep with a convincing win over Eli Ho to complete a clean sweep for India over New Zealand. The Indian men's team performance was the perfect start to the day, with the women's team continuing the winning streak later in the afternoon.</p>

Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian men’s team dominates New Zealand 3-0 on Day 3 with standout wins from Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, and Payas Jain. Read full results.

The hosts, India, continue to make headlines at the ongoing Commonwealth TT Championship 2026 at the Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi. The third day of the competition again belonged to India, whose men’s and women’s teams swept past their opponents. While the men’s team consisting of Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Payas Jain convincingly beat their Kiwi counterparts across singles competition, the women’s team tasted success against Canada in their category. Earlier, on the opening day, the Indian men’s team beat Zimbabwe 3-0 to stamp their authority among all challengers in this competition. How did the Indian men’s team perform on Day 3 of the Commonwealth TT Championship 2026? The Indian men’s team began proceedings on the third day of this home tournament, with Harmeet Desai facing August Xiao in the first singles contest between the two countries. Even though Xiao, the upcoming global star, challenged Desai across the three games, he failed to win any as the Indian table tennis hope won all three games to land the winning punch. Also read| Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian women outclass Sri Lanka on Day 2 The second match, however, involved Sathiyan Gnanasekaran from India and Payas Jajal, an India-origin New Zealander in this tournament. Desai’s win laid the foundation on which Gnanasekaran carried the winning streak and kept India’s nose in front. Jajal was a tough challenge for Gnanasekaran, with his pace and agility keeping the Indian TT player on the back foot. Gnanasekaran, however, kept his composure and won crucial points to stay ahead and eventually win the game, helping India take a 2-0 lead against New Zealand. Payas Jain sealed the sweep with a convincing win over Eli Ho to complete a clean sweep for India over New Zealand. The Indian men's team performance was the perfect start to the day, with the women's team continuing the winning streak later in the afternoon.

<p>Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian men’s team dominates New Zealand 3-0 on Day 3 with standout wins from Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, and Payas Jain. Read full results.</p>

Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian men’s team dominates New Zealand on day 3 | Full Results Here

<p>While the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown has moved sports enthusiasts and newbies indoors, halting their regular practice sessions, they have managed to turn the tables on these limitations and are finding new ways to carry on. With no access to the outdoors, people are reinventing how they play sports with the resources available to them at home, and to that end, have got their creative juices flowing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adding to the momentum, Indian table tennis players Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran&nbsp;joined the conversation on Twitter and shared interesting tips and tricks.</p>

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Hitting some balls alongwith my best friend at home <a href="https://twitter.com/BUTTERFLY_JAPAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BUTTERFLY_JAPAN</a> Amicus Prime Robot !!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sathiyan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sathiyan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tabletennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tabletennis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sports?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fridayfeeling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fridayfeeling</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lockdown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lockdown</a> <a href="https://t.co/5p7ixnJTIj">https://t.co/5p7ixnJTIj</a> <a href="https://t.co/vHoK0iL6Uo">pic.twitter.com/vHoK0iL6Uo</a></p>
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<p>Commenting on this, Manika Batra, Indian star paddler said, “It feels great to engage with people during this lockdown. Twitter is a great place to have conversations and I am glad that we are able to spread and create awareness about staying fit while at home through the service. I hope this will motivate fans to stay positive and active during these difficult times.”</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-could-be-stranded-when-india-resume-training-bcci-treasurer-arun-dhumal-warns-298873" hreflang="en">Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could be stranded when India resume training, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal warns</a></strong></p>

<p>Both the players also interacted with fans through Twitter Q&amp;As and answered questions on the service. Manika&nbsp;shared her quarantine routine, her favourite Bollywood actors and gave an encouraging message for young players, whereas, Sathiyan&nbsp;answered questions on players he follows, his favourite childhood cartoon and revealed that he would love to have a match with master blaster Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haha that’s one thing which I have not yet tried out as I do care a lot about my mom’s health <a href="https://t.co/gEemlpp5SX">https://t.co/gEemlpp5SX</a></p>
— Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sathiyantt/status/1261196931835006976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My favorite actors are Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal <a href="https://t.co/cTXAqWbHGL">https://t.co/cTXAqWbHGL</a></p>
— Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) <a href="https://twitter.com/manikabatra_TT/status/1261175818144759808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a><br />
Practice session with <a href="https://twitter.com/BUTTERFLY_JAPAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BUTTERFLY_JAPAN</a> Amicus Prime Robot is going great and playing a lot of specific skills.<br />
Thank you . <a href="https://t.co/nhVQ8InW2r">https://t.co/nhVQ8InW2r</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Working on physical fitness, meditation, watching TV series. Also helping people directly and indirectly.. <a href="https://t.co/YJhuetPujG">https://t.co/YJhuetPujG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have tried my hand on gardening , ventured into Yoga and probably looking to learn some new language (may be little bit of Japanese) to prepare myself for Olympics <a href="https://t.co/befWxdUCe0">https://t.co/befWxdUCe0</a></p>
— Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sathiyantt/status/1261202406064283653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An age is good to start playing but if we talk about childrens to be a champion then 3 and half or 4 is the good age to hold a racquet in your hand. <a href="https://t.co/8U4LJ7YidE">https://t.co/8U4LJ7YidE</a></p>
— Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) <a href="https://twitter.com/manikabatra_TT/status/1261185379400548352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haha I am not that great at playing Cricket and don’t want to embarrass myself, I would definitely love to play a game of TT with <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> sir and teach him some skills !!<br />
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I would also be very keen to know on how he developed the liking for TT <a href="https://t.co/URuIcQoBPE">https://t.co/URuIcQoBPE</a></p>
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— Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sathiyantt/status/1261174180340396040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Recently, the Pandya brothers too challenged each other to a game of at-home table tennis.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sai-formulates-sop-for-centres-but-training-to-resume-only-after-mha-clearance-298818" hreflang="en">SAI formulates SOP for centres but training to resume only after MHA clearance</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PandyaBros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PandyaBros</a> in action in a different sport <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> and I are always competitive with each other Who do you think won this round? <a href="https://t.co/4jjlatV15P">pic.twitter.com/4jjlatV15P</a></p>
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) <a href="https://twitter.com/krunalpandya24/status/1253297651656749058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>In fact, they are not the only ones. Twitter India&nbsp; asked people to send pictures of their makeshift table tennis set-ups and they reverted with some jaw-dropping videos, including para-badminton athlete Manasi Nayana Joshi, take a look:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ping-Pong, Ping-Pong , smash! Who else is playing table tennis at home? Show us your makeshift TT setup, let's see who has got game! Any tips for these players <a href="https://twitter.com/manikabatra_TT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@manikabatra_TT</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/sathiyantt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sathiyantt</a>?</p>
— Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/TwitterIndia/status/1260912802887159810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My TT game definitely getting stronger in this lockdown <a href="https://t.co/DtRzmXhy3v">pic.twitter.com/DtRzmXhy3v</a></p>
— Manasi Nayana Joshi (@joshimanasi11) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshimanasi11/status/1260991895729106949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here's one unique makeshift TT setup <a href="https://twitter.com/TwitterIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TwitterIndia</a><br />
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Would anyone like to try <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Windscreen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Windscreen</a>?<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My table tennis setup keeps getting interesting everyday <a href="https://twitter.com/TwitterIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TwitterIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sathiyantt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sathiyantt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/manikabatra_TT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@manikabatra_TT</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZdSavpUdjl">pic.twitter.com/ZdSavpUdjl</a></p>
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<p>Stay tuned as real-time conversations around the table tennis and other sports continue to unfold on Twitter.</p>


While the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown has moved sports enthusiasts and newbies indoors, halting their regular practice sessions, they have managed to turn the tables on these limitations and are finding new ways to carry on.

While the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown has moved sports enthusiasts and newbies indoors, halting their regular practice sessions, they have managed to turn the tables on these limitations and are finding new ways to carry on. With no access to the outdoors, people are reinventing how they play sports with the resources available to them at home, and to that end, have got their creative juices flowing. Adding to the momentum, Indian table tennis players Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran joined the conversation on Twitter and shared interesting tips and tricks. When training with one hand is just not good enough Hitting some balls alongwith my best friend at home @BUTTERFLY_JAPAN Amicus Prime Robot !!#sathiyan #tabletennis #sports #fridayfeeling #lockdown https://t.co/5p7ixnJTIj pic.twitter.com/vHoK0iL6Uo — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × Commenting on this, Manika Batra, Indian star paddler said, “It feels great to engage with people during this lockdown. Twitter is a great place to have conversations and I am glad that we are able to spread and create awareness about staying fit while at home through the service. I hope this will motivate fans to stay positive and active during these difficult times.” ALSO READ: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could be stranded when India resume training, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal warns Both the players also interacted with fans through Twitter Q&As and answered questions on the service. Manika shared her quarantine routine, her favourite Bollywood actors and gave an encouraging message for young players, whereas, Sathiyan answered questions on players he follows, his favourite childhood cartoon and revealed that he would love to have a match with master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Haha that’s one thing which I have not yet tried out as I do care a lot about my mom’s health https://t.co/gEemlpp5SX — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × My favorite actors are Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal https://t.co/cTXAqWbHGL — Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) May 15, 2020 × It’s @rogerfederer Practice session with @BUTTERFLY_JAPAN Amicus Prime Robot is going great and playing a lot of specific skills. Thank you . https://t.co/nhVQ8InW2r — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × Working on physical fitness, meditation, watching TV series. Also helping people directly and indirectly.. https://t.co/YJhuetPujG — Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) May 15, 2020 × I have tried my hand on gardening , ventured into Yoga and probably looking to learn some new language (may be little bit of Japanese) to prepare myself for Olympics https://t.co/befWxdUCe0 — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × An age is good to start playing but if we talk about childrens to be a champion then 3 and half or 4 is the good age to hold a racquet in your hand. https://t.co/8U4LJ7YidE — Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) May 15, 2020 × Haha I am not that great at playing Cricket and don’t want to embarrass myself, I would definitely love to play a game of TT with @sachin_rt sir and teach him some skills !! I would also be very keen to know on how he developed the liking for TT https://t.co/URuIcQoBPE — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × Popeye https://t.co/vIBqqVof3z — Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (@sathiyantt) May 15, 2020 × Recently, the Pandya brothers too challenged each other to a game of at-home table tennis. ALSO READ: SAI formulates SOP for centres but training to resume only after MHA clearance #PandyaBros in action in a different sport @hardikpandya7 and I are always competitive with each other Who do you think won this round? pic.twitter.com/4jjlatV15P — Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) April 23, 2020 × In fact, they are not the only ones. Twitter India asked people to send pictures of their makeshift table tennis set-ups and they reverted with some jaw-dropping videos, including para-badminton athlete Manasi Nayana Joshi, take a look: Ping-Pong, Ping-Pong , smash! Who else is playing table tennis at home? Show us your makeshift TT setup, let's see who has got game! Any tips for these players @manikabatra_TT and @sathiyantt? — Twitter India (@TwitterIndia) May 14, 2020 × My TT game definitely getting stronger in this lockdown pic.twitter.com/DtRzmXhy3v — Manasi Nayana Joshi (@joshimanasi11) May 14, 2020 × Here's one unique makeshift TT setup @TwitterIndia Would anyone like to try #Windscreen? Credit: Vijender Sharma pic.twitter.com/d4k65KB3zZ — Ultimate TableTennis (@UltTableTennis) May 15, 2020 × My table tennis setup keeps getting interesting everyday @TwitterIndia @sathiyantt @manikabatra_TT pic.twitter.com/ZdSavpUdjl — Pongpotter (@pongpotter_) May 15, 2020 × Stay tuned as real-time conversations around the table tennis and other sports continue to unfold on Twitter.

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Table Tennis fans learn tips and tricks on Twitter from India’s best paddlers, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran