Mumbai’s Mudit Dani became the third Indian to enter the top ten of the (International Table Tennis Federation) ITTF world junior boys’ circuit standings. The 16-year-old, who is ranked 10th, has become the first and only player from Mumbai and Maharashtra to achieve this feat.
Qatar’s Al-Naggar Abdulrahman (No. 3), Japan’s Yuki Matsuyama, China’s Wei Shihao (both joint No. 5) and Qatar’s Abdulhussein Mohammed (No. 7) are the other Asians in the top ten of the rankings.
“I am very happy to be in top 10. The credit goes to my parents and family members, my school Dhirubhai Ambani International for adjusting my schedules to enable me to participate in the tough circuit, TTFI (Table Tennis Federation of India) for encouraging us to play in ITTF circuits and the Indian coach present, Sachin Shetty,” said Dani.
“I am aware that I have a very long road ahead and have to work a lot harder.” he added.
In the last 15 months, Dani had participated in seven ITTF Junior circuit events and has won 11 medals, which includes 2 gold and 9 bronze.
