Table Tennis at ATHLEEMA 2026 brings an exciting indoor competition in Okhla, Delhi, where players battle in quick, skill-based matches that demand sharp reflexes, control, and consistency.

Rules:
- It is played over a pre-agreed number of games, and the first to 11 points wins each game.
- The toss of a coin or another form of lot-drawing determines which of the players shall serve first.
- Each table tennis player serves twice in turn, and serves must be made from an open palm, the ball tossed six inches, then struck so it bounces on the service side, clears the net, then bounces on the receiver’s side.
- Points are decided as described above, and games must be won by two clear points. At 10-10, each player serves once only, in turn, until one player establishes a two-point lead and wins the game.
- After each game, the players rotate both the end of the table from which they are playing as well as who serves and receives the ball first.
- In the deciding game of a match, the players swap ends after either player reaches five points.

Scoring:
Scoring is done by forcing your opponent into hitting the ball long or wide of the table or otherwise into the net or by playing a shot which they are unable to hit at all. When serving, your opponent wins the point if you fail to make a valid serve, one that bounces on your side of the table, then clears the net
(If it hits the net, it is a let and the player reserves) and bounces on their side. Volleying the ball is not allowed, nor is obstructing it, whilst a double hit will also result in the awarding of the point to your opponent. Note that in table tennis, the edges of the table (the lines) are “in,” but the side is not.

Winning the Game:
The winner of the match is the first to reach the allotted number of three games. To win a game, you must reach 11 points, although if the scores become level at 10-10, it is then the first player to lead by two points that is awarded the game