Manika Batra Biography

 Manika Batra is an Indian table tennis player who has gained prominence for her exceptional skills and achievements in the sport. She was born on June 15, 1995, in Delhi, India. Manika started playing table tennis at a young age and quickly displayed immense talent and dedication.

Batra's breakthrough moment came in 2018 at the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia. She created history by winning four medals in the competition, becoming the first Indian female table tennis player to achieve this feat. Manika won gold medals in the women's singles and women's team events, a silver in the women's doubles, and a bronze in the mixed doubles.

Her exceptional performance at the Commonwealth Games brought her widespread recognition and established her as one of India's most promising table tennis players. Manika continued to shine on the international stage and represented India in various prestigious tournaments.

In the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, she clinched a bronze medal in the women's team event. She also reached the round of 16 in the women's singles, making it her best-ever finish in the Asian Games.

Manika Batra's success continued in 2019 when she won the gold medal in the women's singles event at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships held in Cuttack, India. She defeated her teammate and reigning champion Ayhika Mukherjee in the final.

Batra has participated in several World Table Tennis Championships and has achieved notable results. She reached the round of 32 in the women's singles event at the 2017 edition held in Düsseldorf, Germany. In the 2018 edition held in Halmstad, Sweden, she advanced to the round of 64.

Manika Batra has been honored with numerous awards for her remarkable contributions to Indian table tennis. She received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2018, which is presented by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievements in sports. She was also named the "Breakthrough Star" at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Star Awards in 2018.

Batra continues to inspire young athletes with her skill, determination, and achievements. She has become a role model for aspiring table tennis players in India and has played a significant role in popularizing the sport in the country.