Warangal District Table Tennis Tournament–2025 Begins at KITS Warangal
Warangal, Aug 23: The Warangal District Table Tennis Tournament–2025 for boys, girls, men, and women began on Saturday at the Indoor Stadium, Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW). The two-day event, organized by the Warangal District Table Tennis Association (WDTTA), will run from August 23–24.
The tournament was inaugurated by Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy, Principal of KITS Warangal, who served as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Reddy highlighted that table tennis demands both technical skill and sharp visual coordination. “The sport enhances grip, stance, footwork, service, and strokes. More importantly, games and sports play a vital role in ensuring physical fitness and mental well-being among youth. At KITSW, we have introduced a credit course in sports within the B.Tech curriculum to support holistic student development,” he said. Prof. Reddy also noted that table tennis strengthens muscles, improves joint mobility, sharpens hand-eye coordination, and enhances quality of life.
WDTTA President Sri Akarapu Harish, in his presidential address, said that table tennis is a global social sport where participation matters more than victory. “Playing regularly sharpens the brain and helps in maintaining mental balance,” he added.
The tournament will host competitions in six categories—Under-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, U-19 (boys and girls), along with men’s and women’s categories. Around 150 players, representing nearly 50 teams, are taking part.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including KITSW Administrative Officer Prof. Pingili Ramesh Reddy, retired Physical Director M. Mohan Rao, WDTTA General Secretary & Head of Physical Education Dr. M. Srinivas Reddy, Vice Presidents Jay Singh Ajmeera and Sri K. Sunil Kumar, executive members Ravi Kumar, K. Venkataswamy, and Mahesh. Also present were university heads, deans, faculty members, staff, and PRO Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary.
