Reports | TTFI still awaiting government clearance for World Table Tennis Championships

The world body - International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has also expressed its displeasure to the TTFI regarding the delay. The TTFI was supposed to send the complete itinerary of the Indian contingent and the world body might impose a penalty if the Indian federation fails to send the plan soon. This Championship is important keeping the ranking points for the Tokyo Olympic qualifiers in mind.

"We need to tell ITTF about the flight schedule and accommodation, like how many hotel rooms we require for the team members. But how can we when the government hasn't cleared the trip?" TTFI secretary MP Singh told TOI.

Top players of India like Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra and Sathiyan Ganasekaran will be eying the tournament and their visa processing can only be done after they return from their campaign at the ongoing Asian Cup in Japan. The TTFI secretary has also added that considering the participation in the Championship is mandatory, the federation will send the players at its own cost.