RISING STARS, TIMELESS LEGACY: HOW LAKSHYA KUMAR MADE HISTORY at the 13TH SHRI RAM MURTI MEMORIAL TT TOURNAMENT

In a historic clean & four-title sweep, he clinched the championship titles across an astonishing four different age categories: Cadet (U-13) | Sub-Junior (U-15) | Junior (U-17) | Youth (U-19)

True excellence isn’t just about winning; it’s about pushing the boundaries of what a young mind and body can achieve. At the 13th Shri Ram Murti Memorial 1st UP State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2026, held at the vibrant campus of SRMS Bareilly, hundreds of athletes gathered to test their grit. But it was one phenomenal prodigy who stole the show and redefined the spirit of the game.

Lakshya Kumar, UP’s Rank-1 paddler in the Sub-Junior (U-15) and Cadet (U-13) divisions, emerged as the undisputed star attraction of the entire tournament. Showing a level of maturity, stamina, and tactical brilliance that left spectators and selectors in awe, Lakshya didn’t just play; he dominated.

To compete and win against athletes years older than him reflects Lakshya’s relentless training and unshakeable focus. For SRMS, hosting this milestone tournament is a direct reflection of our foundational philosophy: nurturing leaders of tomorrow. When young champions like Lakshya Kumar step onto our grounds and shatter records, it validates our mission to fuel the fire of India’s youth.