By Afiur
June 19, 2026
India`s star table tennis player Manika Batra has been left out of the country`s main squad for the Asian Games 2026.
Instead, she has been named among the reserves, according to Olympics.com
Olympians Sreeja Akula and G Sathiyan Gnanasekaran will lead the 10-member Indian table tennis contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games.
Despite being one of India`s most accomplished paddlers, Manika Batra failed to secure a place in the main squad.
The 31-year-old was placed among the reserves, largely due to her absence from domestic competitions, which affected her national ranking.