WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 has named IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as its presenting partner, demonstrating its dedication to table tennis and Indian sports.
The tournament, which makes its debut in Chennai, will feature an unprecedented number of Indian players, with 19 elite Indian paddlers participating with eight Olympic medallists from across the world in the main draw. The tournament, which will take place from March 25 to 30 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, will feature 158 players competing in five exhilarating categories.
The event is arranged in collaboration with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), which ensures world-class facilities, flawless execution, and an unforgettable sports experience for both participants and spectators.
As India’s top energy company, IndianOil is dedicated to powering performance on and off the pitch. IndianOil, a brand linked with nation-building and innovation, has always supported sports by fostering talent and encouraging an excellence culture. With a long history of enabling athletes in a variety of disciplines, IndianOil’s collaboration with WTT demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating world-class sporting events in India and encouraging the spirit of sportsmanship among India’s sporting stars.
Deepak Malik, Stupa Sports Analytics Co-Founder and COO, said, “We’re absolutely delighted to have IndianOil as the Presenting Partner for WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. Their support means a lot, not just for this event but for the growth of table tennis in India. It’s great to see a brand with such a strong legacy backing the sport, and I have no doubt this partnership will help us take the tournament to the next level.”
IndianOil is deeply committed to Indian table tennis, having previously funded some of the country’s greatest paddlers, including Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra, K Shamini, and Radhika A. As Sharath Kamal prepares for his farewell ceremony, IndianOil’s steadfast support comes full circle after being a cornerstone in his path for more than two decades. The firm also develops young talent, with budding stars like as Suhana Saini and Abhinandh PB—both competing in the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025—benefiting from its famous scholarship programme.
WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 sponsored by IndianOil is organised by Stupa Sports Analytics and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The tournament offers 600 ranking points to winners and a USD 275,000 prize fund, with elite worldwide paddlers competing.
