At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Manika Batra of India made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to advance to the round of 16 in table tennis. Batra beat France's Prithika Pavade, the 12th seed, in straight sets to secure her spot. She is the first Indian athlete to do so in table tennis.
Indian table tennis player Manika Batra continues her impressive performance at the Paris Olympics as she defeats French opponent Prithika Pavade in four straight games to secure a spot in the Women’s Singles Round of 16. Batra's win makes her the first Indian woman to reach this stage in the singles event at the Olympics. In an intense match, Batra dominated with her defense and powerful offense, ultimately winning 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7.