Chennai, Jan 30 (.) Dream Sports Foundation today announced that the second edition of DSC championship will begin here tomorrow.
Supported by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and held under the mentorship of Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal,
the U-15 championship will take place from January 31 to February 5, 2026, at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education Sports University, Chennai.
All matches of DSC TT will be live-streamed on FanCode.
Reinforcing its commitment to long-term athlete development, DSC TT 2026 will create a clear pathway for its top performers.
The top eight boys and top eight girls will be drafted into Dream UTT Juniors, an U-15 table tennis tournament in collaboration with Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), designed to provide emerging talent with exposure to a professional league environment.
Neel Shah, CEO, Dream Sports Foundation, said, “The Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis is part of our broader efforts to strengthen the youth sports ecosystem in India by creating high-quality competition and career development pathways. As the championship enters its second edition, international exposure, elite mentorship and progression into Dream UTT Juniors continue to shape the experience for U-15 thletes. Our focus remains on helping young players move confidently from grassroots competition to more structured, professional environments.”
The championship will feature 30 boys and 30 girls in the U-15 category from across India, selected based on national rankings.
Continuing its focus on international exposure, the tournament will also include athletes representing Portugal, Australia, Sri Lanka and Qatar.
Beyond on-court competition, DSC TT 2026 will continue to serve as a learning and development platform for athletes and the wider table tennis ecosystem. Under DSF’s Dream Again initiative, elite mentors will conduct masterclasses and workshops for players, coaches, and parents.
The mentor line-up for this edition includes Indian table tennis legend and five-time Olympian Sharath Kamal; former Indian team coach Deepak Malik; Dr Sanika Divekar, sports psychologist and former national table tennis athlete; and Himanshu Bishnoi, former strength and conditioning coach for the Indian junior table tennis team.
The sessions will focus on sports science, physical conditioning, psychological skill development, game strategy and performance analytics helping participants learn, upskill, and perform better.
Kamlesh Mehta, General Secretary, Table Tennis Federation of India, said, “We are pleased to continue our association with Dream Sports Foundation for the second edition of the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis. The inaugural edition demonstrated the value of a well-structured U-15 platform that combines competitive excellence with learning and exposure. Initiatives like these play a vital role in strengthening the grassroots pipeline and identifying future prospects for Indian table tennis.”
The championship will be conducted across multiple stages, including group matches, Super League, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, ensuring meaningful match play and exposure for all participants. Each group will include international players, further enhancing the competitive experience for Indian players.
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