Most popular table tennis player from Mumbai, Dinkar alias Pappu Selarka celebrated ‘double happiness’ at the ongoing World Veterans Table Tennis Championship at Las Vegas, USA. Dinkar had a tough time overcoming few top players from China, France & USA from his group before qualifying for the main draw in Men’s 60+ section. This was followed by his success in Men’s doubles, along with his Mumbai partner Suhas Dandekar. The pair qualified for the main draw in Men’s doubles 60+ section. According to latest news evergreen Prakash kelkar has also qualified for the main draw in the men’s singles 60+ and also in doubles.
Dinkar Selarka(2nd from Right) with the players from different countries, whom he defeated in qualifying rounds.
In the 40+ men’s section, Ravi Shah has also qualified in Singles as well as doubles with his partner Abhishek Saini. Dr. Ashok Kalambe qualified for the main draw in men’s 50+ section along Sunil Babras & Atmaram Gangarde.
In the men’s 65+ section Suhas Kulkarni, Yogesh Desai , Pinakin Sampat & Deepak Dudhane have qualified for the main draw. Suhas Kulkarni & Pinakin Sampat together have entered Main draw in men’s Doubles 65+ section. The results of other matches are still awaited.