Chennai, 22nd December 2025: Mylapore Sports Trust (MST), Chennai, organised a special felicitation ceremony at the Alumni Club, R.A. Puram, to honour two of its outstanding para table tennis athletes — Baby Sahana Ravi and Nithish Y — for their medal-winning performances at the Youth Asian Para Games 2025 held in Dubai.
India’s table tennis icon Mr Sharath Kamal, Padma Shri and Khel Ratna Awardee, five-time Olympian and ten-time National Champion, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and felicitated the young champions in the presence of coaches, parents, members of the sporting fraternity, and the media.
Baby Sahana Ravi clinched the Gold Medal in U23 Women’s Singles Class 9 by beating Manginsay Lney Marie, Philippines with set score of (3-1)- 6-11, 11-5, 11-8,11-3 and a Silver Medal in Mixed Doubles, Team India secured the silver medal, going down 3–0 (11–6, 11–5, 11–4) to Japan and TPE in the final.
Nithish Y secured the Bronze Medal in U23 Men’s Singles Class 9, further strengthening India’s presence in international para table tennis.
The coaches of Mylapore Sports Trust — Mr Srinivasa Rao (Dronacharya Awardee), Mr Muralidhara Rao (International Coach), and Ms Meenakshi (State Coach) — were also felicitated for their pivotal role in nurturing world-class para-athletes.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sharath Kamal praised the athletes for their resilience and discipline, and lauded Mylapore Sports Trust for creating a strong ecosystem for para sports and talent development.
The Guest of Honour, Mr Ravi, Member of Mylapore Sports Trust, was acknowledged for his instrumental role in strengthening the academy’s infrastructure, including supporting the development of a fully air-conditioned table tennis training facility in the city. Mr Ravi praised the efforts of coaches in bringing the best out of the trainees and nurturing their talents. He also said Mylapore sports trust will explore the ways and means to financially support for the players participation in international events and to achieve the dreams of Olympic medal.
Mylapore Sports Trust continues to play a significant role in promoting table tennis by providing high-quality coaching, infrastructure, and long-term athlete support. The Trust remains committed to developing future Olympians and bringing global recognition to Indian Table Tennis.
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Meenakshi: 9940599948 Mylapore Sports Trust, Chennai
BABY SAHANA RAVI
Name: Baby Sahana Ravi
Age: 21 years
Sport: Para Table Tennis (Women – Class 9)
Training Base: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Personal Coaches: Mr Muralidhara Rao & Ms Meenakshi (Mylapore Sports Trust)
Indian Ranking: India No. 1 – Women Class 9 (since 2016)
World Ranking: World Rank 10 (ITTF Para Rankings – December 2025)
Key International Achievements
- Gold Medal – Youth Asian Para Games 2025, Dubai (Singles)
- Silver Medal – Youth Asian Para Games 2025, Dubai (Mixed Doubles)
- Gold Medal – ITTF World Para Challenger Giza 2025, Egypt
- Gold Medal – World Ability Sports Youth Games 2024, Thailand (Singles)
- Multiple medals across ITTF Para events in Egypt, Spain, Jordan, France, Japan and Chinese Taipei
Key National Achievements - Gold Medalist – National Para Table Tennis Champion (2016–2025)
- Gold Medal – Khelo India Para Games 2024
- Silver Medal – Khelo India Para Games 2025
- Multiple Gold Medals – UTT Para Table Tennis National Championships
About the Athlete
Baby Sahana Ravi is one of India’s most accomplished young Para Table Tennis players in the Women’s Class 9 category. She began playing Table Tennis at the age of 9 and became a National Champion at just 12 years old. With over 28 international appearances and 21 international medals, she has consistently brought pride to India on the global stage. She is currently India No.1 and among the world’s top-ranked players, and aspires to represent India at the Paralympic Games.
NITHISH Y
Name: Nithish Y
Age: 18 years
Sport: Para Table Tennis (Men’s Singles – Class 9)
Training Academy: Mylapore Sports Trust (MST), Chennai
Coaches: Mr Srinivasa Rao (Dronacharya Awardee), Mr Muralidhara Rao (International Coach), Ms Meenakshi (State Coach)
Indian Ranking: India No. 2
World Ranking: World Rank 46 (ITTF Para Rankings – Week 51, 2025)
Key International Achievements
- Bronze Medal – Youth Asian Para Games 2025, Dubai
- Silver Medal – World Ability Sports Youth Games 2024 (Mixed Doubles), Thailand
- Multiple Bronze Medals – BRICS Games 2023, South Africa
Key National Achievements - Gold Medal – 1st National Para Ranking Table Tennis Championships 2025–26
- Gold Medal – UTT Para Table Tennis National Championships 2023–24 (Men’s Singles Class 9)
- Bronze Medal – Khelo India Para Games 2025
About the Athlete
Nithish Y began his Table Tennis journey at the age of 10 and has steadily risen through district, state, national and international levels. Known for his discipline, resilience, and technical strength, he trains over six hours daily at Mylapore Sports Trust. Nithish aspires to represent India at the Paralympic Games and bring global recognition to Indian Para Table Tennis.