Chennai, Aug 12:ย Indian table tennis star Sreeja Akula has been ruled out of the upcoming season of the Ultimate Table Tennis due to a stress fracture. Akula, who along with world No 25 Manika Batra created history by becoming the first Indian players to make the round of 16 in individual events at the Paris Olympics, is currently the highest ranked player in the country at the 22nd position. The two-time national champion Akula was slated to play for Jaipur Patriots but in a statement released on Monday, the 26-year-old informed that she will need a resting period of six weeks.ย Paris Olympics 2024: Table Tennis Legend Ma Long Makes History for China With His Sixth Olympic Gold Medal.

Sreeja Akula Ruled Out Of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024

"I am sorry to share that I have been diagnosed with a stress fracture and on my doctor's advice, I will need to rest for six weeks, which unfortunately means (that) I will not be able to participate in the UTT," she said. The upcoming edition of the UTT will be held in Chennai from August 22 to September 7.

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