Manav-Manush Climb to World No. 2 as Three Indian Doubles Pairs Enter ITTF Top 10

Indian table tennis scripted a historic achievement on Tuesday, with three Indian doubles pairs featuring simultaneously in the top 10 of the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Rankings , underlining the country's growing strength on the global stage.

Leading the landmark feat are Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah , who climbed to World No. 2 in the men's doubles rankings , the highest-ever ranking attained by an Indian pair in any doubles category. Their rise marks a significant moment for Indian table tennis and reflects the duo's consistent performances on the international circuit.

In the women's doubles , the pairing of Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade broke into the elite bracket by securing the World No. 10 position. Meanwhile, Diya Chitale and Manush Shah continued their impressive run in mixed doubles , moving up to World No. 5 in the latest rankings.

This is the first time in Indian table tennis history that the country has had three doubles combinations one each in men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time.

The achievement highlights India's emergence as a formidable force in doubles events, with its partnerships regularly challenging traditional table tennis powerhouses such as China, Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei . Over the past few years, Indian players have made steady progress in international competitions, translating strong performances into significant ranking gains.

The milestone comes at an important time for the sport, with doubles events set to return to the Olympic programme at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics . The inclusion is expected to increase the prominence of doubles competitions worldwide, making India's current success even more significant as it builds towards the next Olympic cycle.