MIT-WPU Student Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

Student athletes from MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune have brought laurels to the University and the nation with their outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, held at Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi, from 27 July to 2 August 2026.

Taneesha Kotecha, a second-year BBA Business Analytics student, delivered an exceptional performance at the championship, winning the Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles and securing the Bronze Medal in Women’s Doubles. Her Women’s Doubles partner, Sayali Wani, also a second-year BBA Business Analytics student, contributed to the medal-winning performance with her impressive showing at the championship.

The achievement adds to the athletes’ growing record of excellence at national and international competitions, highlighting their dedication, discipline, and commitment to sporting excellence.

Their journey has been supported by the unwavering encouragement of their parents, coaches, mentors, and the MIT-WPU community. Balancing rigorous academic pursuits with high-level sporting commitments, the athletes exemplify the University’s commitment to holistic development, where students are encouraged to pursue excellence both on and off the field.

Their success also reflects MIT-WPU’s efforts to provide students with an environment that enables them to pursue their sporting aspirations while continuing their academic journey. Through dedicated support and opportunities for competitive exposure, the University continues to nurture talented student athletes aspiring to excel at national and international platforms.

The achievements of Taneesha Kotecha and Sayali Wani at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship stand as a proud milestone for MIT-WPU and the nation. The University congratulates both champions on their remarkable performance and wishes them continued success in their sporting journey.