JUN 19, 2026
Manika Batra urges Sports ministry intervention after Asian Games snub
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has appealed to the Sports Ministry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the IOA for intervention after being left out of India's 2026 Asian Games squad. Calling the decision "deeply disheartening," Batra questioned the consistency and fairness of the selection process and sought a review of the criteria applied by the TTFI.
