Dream Sports Foundation Announces DSC Table Tennis 2026; U-15 Stars to Earn Dream UTT Juniors Pathway

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Chennai, January 28, 2026: Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) has announced the second edition of the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2026 (DSC TT), a premier U-15 national tournament aimed at nurturing India’s next generation of table tennis talent. 

Souswarya’s serve against Vatsal during the high-octane encounter at the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis (DSC TT)

Supported by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and mentored by Indian legend Sharath Kamal, the championship will be held from January 31 to February 5, 2026, at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, with all matches live-streamed on FanCode.

Reinforcing DSF’s focus on long-term athlete development, the championship will offer a clear progression pathway. The top eight boys and top eight girls from DSC TT 2026 will be drafted into Dream UTT Juniors, an U-15 tournament in collaboration with Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), providing young players exposure to a professional league ecosystem.

The tournament will feature 30 boys and 30 girls selected based on national rankings, along with international participants from Portugal, Australia, Sri Lanka and Qatar, adding global competitive exposure. Beyond match play, DSC TT 2026 will continue to function as a holistic development platform through DSF’s Dream Again initiative, with masterclasses and workshops for players, coaches and parents.

The mentor panel includes Sharath Kamal, former Indian team coach Deepak Malik, sports psychologist Dr Sanika Divekar, and strength and conditioning expert Himanshu Bishnoi, with sessions focusing on sports science, physical conditioning, mental skills, strategy and performance analytics.

Conducted across group stages, Super League, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, the championship ensures extensive match exposure for all participants. Through DSC TT 2026, Dream Sports Foundation continues to strengthen India’s grassroots sports ecosystem while creating structured pathways from early talent to elite performance.

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