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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
UTT Season 6: Reeth Rishya, Anirban Ghosh Star in PBG Pune Jaguars Comeback 9-6 Win Over Rivals U Mumba TT
Ahmedabad, (Gujarat) [India] June 1 (ANI): Indian stalwarts Reeth Rishya Tennison and Anirban Ghosh starred as PBG Pune Jaguars came from behind to defeat Maharashtra rivals U Mumba TT 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, will take place at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena, according to a release from UTT. International stars Lilian Bardet and Bernadette Szocs kicked things off positively for U Mumba with wins in their respective matches, helping their team into an early 4-2 lead. Bardet took little time to secure an 11-1 victory in Game 1 of the first match against UTT favourite Alvaro Robles, before dominating Game 2 with an 11-4 win. However, Robles crucially pulled one back for PBG Pune Jaguars, keeping them within touching distance of their opponents in a league where every game counts. Meanwhile, Szocs extended her perfect head-to-head record across all competitions against Season 6 debutant Dina Meshref, staging a dramatic comeback by saving three match points in Game 2 before going on to win the match 2-1. But the momentum shifted dramatically when Anirban stepped up for Pune. First, he partnered with Meshref to win a nervy mixed doubles battle 2-1, clinching it with the Golden Point. Then, he edged Akash Pal 2-1 in a gritty singles contest to level the tie at 6-6. In the decider, the experienced Reeth dominated against Swastika Ghosh 3-0, sealing a memorable 9-6 win for Pune. Reeth was named Indian Player of the Tie, while Szocs earned Foreign Player of the Tie. Akash took home the Shot of the Tie prize. Earlier at the Dream UTT Juniors--a joint initiative by UTT and Dream Sports Foundation--Dempo Goa Challengers edged Stanley's Chennai Lions 5-4, powered by a flawless 3-0 win from Sahil Rawat and a crucial mixed doubles win. In the second tie, Jaipur Patriots sealed a 6-3 victory over Ahmedabad SG Pipers, with Shreya Dhar starring in both singles and doubles alongside Trishal Surapureddy. Final Scores PBG Pune Jaguars 9-6 U Mumba TT Alvaro Robles lost to Lilian Bardet 1-2 (1-11, 4-11, 11-8) Dina Meshref lost to Bernadette Szocs 1-2 (11-5, 10-11, 9-11) Anirban Ghosh/Dina Meshref bt. Akash Pal/Bernadette Szocs 2-1 (7-11, 11-7, 11-10) Anirban Ghosh bt. Akash Pal 2-1 (11-6, 10-11, 11-8) Reeth Rishya Tennison bt. Swastika Ghosh 3-0 (11-9, 11-10, 11-6). (ANI)
Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
UTT Season 6: PBG Pune Jaguars comeback to beat rivals U Mumba TT 9-6
Indian stalwarts Reeth Rishya Tennison and Anirban Ghosh starred as PBG Pune Jaguars came from behind to defeat Maharashtra rivals U Mumba TT 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, will take place at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena. International stars Lilian Bardet and Bernadette Szocs kicked things off positively for U Mumba with wins in their respective matches, helping their team into an early 4-2 lead. Bardet took little time to secure an 11-1 victory in Game 1 of the first match against IndianOil UTT favourite Alvaro Robles, before dominating Game 2 with an 11-4 win. However, Robles crucially pulled one back for PBG Pune Jaguars, keeping them within touching distance of their opponents in a league where every game counts. Meanwhile, Szocs extended her perfect head-to-head record across all competitions against Season 6 debutant Dina Meshref, staging a dramatic comeback by saving three match points in Game 2 before going on to win the match 2-1. But the momentum shifted dramatically when Anirban stepped up for Pune. First, he partnered with Meshref to win a nervy mixed doubles battle 2-1, clinching it with the Golden Point. Then, he edged Akash Pal 2-1 in a gritty singles contest to level the tie at 6-6. In the decider, the experienced Reeth dominated against Swastika Ghosh 3-0, sealing a memorable 9-6 win for Pune. Reeth was named Indian Player of the Tie, while Szocs earned Foreign Player of the Tie. Akash took home the Shot of the Tie prize. Earlier at the Dream UTT Juniors, Dempo Goa Challengers edged Stanley's Chennai Lions 5-4, powered by a flawless 3-0 win from Sahil Rawat and a crucial mixed doubles win. In the second tie, Jaipur Patriots sealed a 6-3 victory over Ahmedabad SG Pipers, with Shreya Dhar starring in both singles and doubles alongside Trishal Surapureddy. Final Scores PBG Pune Jaguars 9-6 U Mumba TT Alvaro Robles lost to Lilian Bardet 1-2 (1-11, 4-11, 11-8) Dina Meshref lost to Bernadette Szocs 1-2 (11-5, 10-11, 9-11) Anirban Ghosh/Dina Meshref bt. Akash Pal/Bernadette Szocs 2-1 (7-11, 11-7, 11-10) Anirban Ghosh bt. Akash Pal 2-1 (11-6, 10-11, 11-8) Reeth Rishya Tennison bt. Swastika Ghosh 3-0 (11-9, 11-10, 11-6)
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
UTT Season 6: Pune Jaguars Rally To Post Come-From-Behind Win Over U Mumba
The Jaguars got their campaign underway on a positive note with a 9-6 come-from-behind win over Mumba on Sunday. The Pune Jaguars registered a 9-6 comeback win over the U Mumba on Sunday in Season 6 of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) in Ahmedabad. The Jaguars got their campaign underway on a positive note with a come-from-behind win over Mumba as the Pune-based side overturned an early disadvantage after losing the first men's and women's singles rubbers. In the opening match of the day, Lillian Bardet of France displayed quick reflexes and excellent shot control, especially with his forehand, to stun 39th-ranked Alvaro Robles of Spain 2-1 (11-1 11-4 8-11) in the first men's singles, giving U Mumba the initial advantage. Bernadette Szocs of Romania defeated world no. 48 Dina Meshref of Egypt 2-1 (5-11 11-10 11-9) for U Mumba. Despite the loss, Meshref put up a tough fight against her higher-ranked opponent but ultimately fell short as Szocs' powerful smashes from both forehand and backhand made the difference. advetisement ALSO READ| Inter Milan 'Committed' To Retaining Simone Inzaghi Despite UCL Final Loss, Says Marotta The Indo-Egyptian pair of young Anirban Ghosh and Meshref then teamed up to prevail over the Indo-Romanian pair of Akash Pal and Szocs 2-1 (7-11 11-7 11-10) in a fiercely contested mixed doubles match. Anirban Ghosh continued his form by defeating Akash Pal 2-1 (11-6 10-11 11-6) in the reverse men's singles match, leveling the scores for Pune Jaguars. With the score tied at 6-6 after four matches, the women's singles match between U Mumba's Swastika Ghosh and Pune Jaguars' Reeth Rishya became the decider. Reeth emerged victorious, defeating Swastika 3-0 (11-9 11-10 11-6), securing the win for Pune Jaguars. ALSO READ| Two Dead, Hundreds Arrested As France Burns After PSG's Champions League Triumph In the league stage of the UTT league, a game is won when a player scores 11 points first, with a golden point deciding games tied at 10-10. A team wins a tie by winning the most games. In the league stage, a team wins a tie by securing at least eight out of the 15 total games. (With Inputs From PTI) First Published: June 01, 2025, 20:26 IST
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kolkata feels the heat as bananas vanish from markets amid climate crisis
KOLKATA: A Christian Aid report warns of deepening threats to the world's favourite fruit. Banana prices in Kolkata more than doubled in the first quarter of this year, with vendors and consumers alike grappling with a notable shortage of the popular fruit. Experts and farmers are pointing to a disturbing culprit: climate change. The scarcity is rooted in a deeper crisis unfolding across banana-growing districts in West Bengal and beyond. Yields dropped sharply due to prolonged high temperatures, erratic rainfall, and surging infestations—an alarming reflection of broader national and global trends. A new report by UK-based international charity Christian Aid warns that 60% of the world's prime banana-growing regions are now under threat due to climate change. Titled "Going Bananas : How Climate Change Threatens the World's Favourite Fruit," the report presents a sobering picture of how rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and climate-sensitive pests and diseases are undermining global banana production. In India, the world's biggest banana producer, where bananas are cultivated on nearly 20% of total cropland, farmers are facing severe challenges. In West Bengal, the situation has become untenable for many growers. 'Our yield dropped drastically in the last few years due to prolonged high temperatures. Many banana farmers are now considering shifting to staple crops instead,' said Amzad Khan, a banana orchard owner in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas. 'Despite higher market prices, farm-gate rates remain unviably low, causing us tremendous harm.' City consumers are feeling the pinch. 'Bananas cost me less than Rs 2 each last year. This year, I can't find one for less than Rs 5,' said Anirban Ghosh, a schoolteacher from Chetla. India remains the world's largest banana producer, but ironically, not a major exporter—ranking only 12th globally by export value. Most of its produce is consumed domestically, with bananas used in everything from baby food and baked goods to dairy products and banana chips. The report highlights a surge in Panama disease (TR4 strain)—a fungal infection devastating entire plantations—and banana weevil infestations, both of which are made worse by rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns. Banana-producing states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and parts of West Bengal have seen yields plummet due to changes in monsoon patterns and the increased frequency of extreme weather. In Maharashtra, for instance, extreme rainfall events tripled since 1950, yet total annual rainfall declined, affecting irrigation and overall crop health. Globally, bananas are the fourth most important food crop—after wheat, rice, and maize—providing up to 27% of daily calories for more than 400 million people. Latin America and the Caribbean, which currently account for 80% of global banana exports, are expected to lose up to 60% of suitable banana-growing land by 2080, according to the report. Bananas require a narrow temperature range (15–35°C) and consistent water supply to thrive. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and increased disease vulnerability threaten to make production unviable in key regions. Christian Aid is calling on wealthier nations to drastically cut emissions and deliver climate finance to farming communities on the frontlines of the crisis. 'Banana growers are facing ever more precarious conditions as a consequence of climate change,' said Holly Woodward-Davey, Project Coordinator at Banana Link. 'Without systemic change, we risk devastation from diseases like TR4, which can wipe out entire farms.' Osai Ojigho, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Christian Aid, added: 'Bananas are not just the world's favourite fruit—they are a vital source of food and income for millions. Countries must act now to cut emissions and ensure climate finance reaches those most affected.' The report urges consumers to support Fairtrade and organic bananas, which promote sustainable practices and help farmers build resilience. In the UK, which has one of the highest per capita banana consumption rates in Europe, this shift could make a significant impact. With mounting threats to one of the world's most consumed fruits, the Christian Aid report serves as a stark reminder: without urgent action, bananas may become an unaffordable luxury for many—both in India and across the globe. Banana crisis in India: Key facts at a glance Climate Change Impacts - Prolonged heatwaves and erratic monsoons lowering yields - Panama disease (TR4 strain) and banana weevils on the rise - Extreme rainfall events tripled in Maharashtra since 1950 - Overall rainfall declining, affecting irrigation National And Global Risk - Bananas are the 4th most important food crop globally - Over 400 million people depend on bananas for 15–27% of daily calories - 60% of global banana-growing regions at risk by 2080 Urgent Action Needed - Emission cuts by wealthier nations - Climate finance to help farmers adapt - Fairtrade and organic support to promote sustainable production - Agro-tech solutions like drip irrigation and pest-resistant varieties in focus
