Ankita Das is an Indian table tennis player who has represented India in international competitions. She is among the women paddlers from West Bengal who have competed on the senior national and international circuit.
| Full name | Ankita Das |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Table tennis |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Ankita Das is associated with the table tennis circuit in India, a sport governed at the national level by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). Indian table tennis players typically progress through state associations and the national ranking tournaments before being selected for international assignments by the federation.
Career
Ankita Das has competed in domestic ranking events organised under the aegis of the TTFI as well as international tournaments sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Indian women players of her generation have featured in events such as the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games, the South Asian Games, and ITTF World Tour and Challenger Series tournaments.
Significance
The growth of women's table tennis in India during the 2010s saw a broader pool of competitive players emerging from states such as West Bengal, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. Players in this group contributed to India's improving standing in continental and Commonwealth-level table tennis competitions.
Related topics
- Table tennis in India
- Table Tennis Federation of India
- India at the Commonwealth Games
- India at the Asian Games
- List of Indian table tennis players