Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17)
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
National recognition
National multi-sport youth table tennis competition under the Khelo India Youth Games platform, contested across singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events for state contingents.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 3 to 5
Duration
Multi-day table tennis competition window within the Khelo India Youth Games schedule
Eligibility
Under-17 paddlers (boys and girls) selected to represent their state contingent. Selection pathway includes state Table Tennis Association trials, Table Tennis Federation of India nominations, host-state quota, and recognised Khelo India entry routes.
- Age range
- Up to 17 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Confirmed selection through the state table tennis association or one of the recognised KIYG selection routes
- Valid age proof establishing Under-17 status as on the cut-off date
- Active competitive table tennis training at state-level standard
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Gold, silver, bronze medals
Medals awarded across boys and girls singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events at the Khelo India Youth Games table tennis competition.
Certificate
KIYG participation certificate
Official Khelo India Youth Games participation and merit certificates issued under the authority of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Career pathways
Standout performers at KIYG table tennis are tracked for inclusion in Sports Authority of India national coaching camps and the Khelo India Athlete scholarship pathway.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1State table tennis associations submit shortlisted Under-17 paddlers based on state ranking trials
- 2Table Tennis Federation of India forwards federation nominations to the organising committee
- 3Selected paddlers are entered under the state delegation through the Khelo India organising framework
- 4Final entry confirmation and accreditation issued by the Sports Authority of India ahead of the games
Rules and guidelines
- Competition conducted under International Table Tennis Federation rules and Table Tennis Federation of India technical regulations
- Paddlers represent their state contingent and wear the assigned state uniform during competition
- Equipment, including blades and rubbers, must clear official inspection before each match
- Doping control protocols of the National Anti-Doping Agency apply to all participants
- Match conduct, dress code, and bench behaviour follow ITTF code of conduct for youth events
About this opportunity
The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) Table Tennis competition is the national-level youth table tennis championship held as part of the flagship Khelo India initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the Sports Authority of India serving as the implementing nodal agency in coordination with the Table Tennis Federation of India.
The event is open to youth state-team paddlers selected through state association trials, federation nominations, and host-state quotas. State delegations cover travel, boarding, and lodging for selected athletes throughout the games window.
Table tennis at KIYG features five medal events for boys and girls: singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team competition, conducted on ITTF-approved equipment with sanctioned umpires. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Assam have historically fielded medal-winning paddlers in recent editions.
Medal-winning performances at KIYG serve as a recognised pathway into national camps, the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme, and senior India team selection consideration, making the event a significant milestone for young paddlers aspiring to represent India internationally.
Rounds and format
Team rounds in a group-and-knockout format, followed by individual singles, doubles, and mixed doubles draws conducted as direct elimination with seedings derived from federation rankings and team-round results.
How entries are judged
Match results determined under International Table Tennis Federation rules with point-and-set scoring; sanctioned umpires from the Table Tennis Federation of India officiate.
Selection process
State entries are decided through state Table Tennis Association ranking trials, Table Tennis Federation of India nominations, host-state quota, and recognised Khelo India entry routes.
Frequently asked questions
How does selection for the table tennis squad work at the state level?
State Table Tennis Associations conduct ranking trials and select Under-17 paddlers based on tournament performance and federation criteria, with final entries forwarded through the Khelo India organising framework.
What does a typical KIYG table tennis competition day look like for participants?
Paddlers report early for warm-up, play scheduled team or individual matches across the day, and follow ITTF code of conduct on equipment, dress, and bench behaviour throughout the games window.
What support do state contingent paddlers receive during the games?
Travel, boarding, and lodging are arranged through the state delegation under the Khelo India framework, alongside on-site medical support and equipment inspection at the field of play.
How can performance at KIYG help a young paddler progress further?
Standout performers are tracked for Sports Authority of India national coaching camps and considered under the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme, opening a pathway towards senior India team selection.
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