The Ranchi District Table Tennis Association elected a new leadership team during its annual general meeting on Saturday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex located in Dhurwa. The meeting was presided over by Jay Kumar Sinha and attended by members of the association, resulting in the unanimous election of a new committee to lead the district body.
New Executive Committee and Office Bearers
During the meeting, Amarjeet Bansal was chosen as the chairman, Mayank Gupta was elected as the president, and Samarjit Singh was named the secretary of the Ranchi District Table Tennis Association. Additionally, Jay Kumar Sinha was appointed as the patron of the association. The newly elected team stated that the association will focus on promoting table tennis across the district, working to advance the sport further by encouraging participation in schools and clubs, providing better training for children and youths, improving sports facilities, and organizing more competitions for players across various age groups.
Activities, Achievements, and Future Focus
Secretary Samarjit Singh presented details regarding the association’s activities and achievements for the 2025–26 period, highlighting the successful organization of district, inter-district, and state-level table tennis competitions. The association also hosted the 5th National Ranking Table Tennis Championship and the Masters Table Tennis Championship. The National Ranking Table Tennis Championship took place from December 6 to 13, 2025, at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Indoor Stadium in Khelgaon, Hotwar, as part of the Table Tennis Federation of India’s national calendar.
The general meeting acknowledged the contributions of officials, technical officers, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors who supported past events. The new leadership pledged to continue working alongside the Jharkhand State Table Tennis Association and other affiliated organizations to provide better opportunities for players and bring new talent forward.
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