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The much-awaited AP Inter-District & State Championship Table Tennis Tournament 2024 began with a bang today at the Sita Narasimha Kshetra Multi-Purpose Hall of Sri Prakash Synergy School in Suresh Nagar, Kakinada. The competitions were organized under the chairmanship of Andhra Pradesh Table Tennis Association (APTTA) Kakinada Rural MLA Sri Pantham Venkateswara Rao (Nanaji) graced the occasion as the chief guest. He said that these competitions will be a new showcase of the skills of the players and a thrilling display of talent. TREA President Shri B V Krishna Rao and Kakinada Seaports Limited Chief Executive Officer Shri Merla Muralidhar participated as the guests of honour. They stressed the importance of such platforms in nurturing young talent and fostering camaraderie among the sportspersons. Parents of the students and several city dignitaries who came to witness the game appreciated the enthusiasm of the sportspersons. Sri Prakash Educational Institutions Director Sri Vijaya Prakash said that Sri Prakash Educational Institutions will always be at the forefront not only in education but also in bringing out the talent of the sportspersons. On this occasion, everyone remembered Sri Mukkamala garu, who was a national-level player and coach in the game of table tennis and was titled Bheeshma Pitamaha, and observed a minute's silence so that his soul may rest in peace. 230 players from 12 districts and 35 referees who are national and international experts are participating in these competitions. The selected players will qualify to play at the national level. Meanwhile, the dance forms, Silambam, and rope skipping performed during this program impressed the audience.