Space has always been the main constraint to promote sports in Mumbai. But, Vile Parle’s Prabodhankar Thackeray Kreeda Sankul ( PTKS) have proved this wrong. In their existing Sports Complex, they have successfully introduced many indoor sports for the age group right from 2 years to 85 years. And Table Tennis is one of them. Thanks to Mr. Arwind Prabhu the president of this club, who is carrying forward the dream of his father Late Dr. Ramesh Prabhu, former Mayor of Mumbai and founder of this Sports complex.
L to R Mr. Arwind Prabhu, Suhas dandekar, Rajeev Bodas & Smita Bodas
Today, with the help of their enthusiastic TT secretary Samir Bhate and Veteran TT player Yogesh Desai Mr. Arwind Prabhu launched the round the year TT Coaching Academy in association with STAG- the leading manufacturers of TT equipments. Present on this happy occasion were Mr. Rajeev Bodas, President of Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association, Ms. Smita Bodas Vice President of Maharashtra State Table tennis Association & Hon. Member TTFI , Mr. Suhas Dandekar Hon. Secretary MSVTTC and Mr. Mohan Rane, Trustee PTKS as guests of honour.
The launch of this unique TT Academy had coincided with the birth anniversary of Late Dr. Ramesh Prabhu, the founder of PTKS and Former MLA and Ex Mayor of Mumbai and therefore while speaking on this occasion, his son and President of PTKS Mr. Arwind Prabhu informed the gathering of invitees that this Coaching Academy was a biggest tribute to his late father, who was also a good TT player during his college days having won many prizes. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bodas thanked the PT KS management for the huge space and best facilities offered for the game of table tennis and expected them to organize big tournaments in future. Mr. Yogesh Desai the three times Veterans National TT Champion and facilitator of this Coaching Academy said that he found good support from Mr. Arwind Prabhu and Samir Bhate , when he suggested them the idea of starting this TT Coaching academy. He also thanked Mr. Vivek Kohli of STAG for his support.
Finally, before proposing vote of thanks, Mr. Samir Bhate organizer of this TT Academy said that initially they will start the Coaching Academy with 8 tables and depending upon the rising response , the number of tables will be increased. He has also appealed to all the Sports teachers of all the schools in Andheri- Vile Parle area to select the children interested in TT and enroll them for this round the year camp. Those interested may contact Samir Bhate and Yogesh Desai at Prabodhankar Thackeray Krida Sankul for further details.