Bhilwara's Purvansha Singh Lakhawat: The Future of Indian Table Tennis

Techniajz: What is your full name and your parent's name?

TT. Champion: Purvansha Singh Lakhawat, my father's name is Rajendra Singh Lakhawat and my mother's name is Seema Charan.

Techniajz: What is your Age?

TT. Champion: 11 years old.

Techniajz: Contact Information (Email/Phone): If you are comfortable to share with us?

TT. Champion: Contact Number is 63XXXXXXXX.

Techniajz: Where is your Hometown and Current Location?

TT. Champion: My Hometown is Bhilwara and my Current Location is Jaipur.

Techniajz: When Did Purvi Begin Playing Table Tennis?

TT. Champion: When I was five years old only.

Techniajz: How did Purvi Become Interested in Table Tennis?

TT. Champion: I got attracted to this game after seeing my cousins playing it brilliantly.

Techniajz: How Many Years Has She Been Playing Table Tennis Competitively?

TT. Champion: I have been playing Table Tennis for five years.

Open National Delhi (under 8 Category) All India: Silver Medal.

2021- State Level under 11: 3rd Position.

2022- State Level Under 11: 1st Position.

2022- State Level Under 13: 4th Position.

2023-KV National all India Players: 6th Position.

2023-KV Reson: Gold 1st Rank.

Techniajz: How much training do you do for table tennis in a week?

TT. Champion: I practice table tennis for 3-4 hours every day throughout the week and on my day off I practice for 6-7 hours. During ranking days, I practice for 7-8 hours a day.

Techniajz: Name of coach or guru?

TT. Champion: Recently my coach is Madam Suman Pareek.

Techniajz: What type of table tennis players do you use?

TT. Champion: I am using a table tennis player in which the ball is mat play and the rubber is plain, the rubber has MXP and Genius built-in.

Techniajz: What special do you know about your rubber and blade types?

TT. Champion: My table tennis racket, has MXP and Genius built-in rubber which is special to me.

Techniajz: What kind of table tennis balls do you like?

TT. Champion: I like to play the Ball with three stars on the stack.

Techniajz: Do you feel the need for any other equipment or accessories for your sport?

TT. Champion: In other equipment, I carry only skipping rope and do skipping only.

Techniajz: What is your favorite playing style (e.g., offensive, defensive, all-rounder)?

TT. Champion: I like In style both offensive & defensive. All-rounder also.

Techniajz: Who is your favorite opponent or rival that you enjoy fighting against?

TT. Champion: I like playing against Samridhi Vyas in open-ended players and matches with her feel a pleasure.

Techniajz: What do you think you engineer the most into your table tennis game?

TT. Champion: Clicking the forehand and blocking very fast balls seems challenging and playing with the phantom rubber seems a bit difficult.

Techniajz: What are some skills or areas you want to improve on in your game?

TT. Champion: While living in Jaipur, I am thinking of going to SMS Stadium in Jaipur for practice to improve my practice.

Techniajz: What instructions about your sport do you give in your training (e.g., technique, physical fitness, mental preparation, strategy)?

TT. Champion: Technique and strategy in priority in my training.

Techniajz: How Do You Manage Your Nutrition and Fitness to Stay at Your Peak Performance?

TT. Champion: I always avoid outside food and fast food. I eat healthy food at home like cheese, milk, and fruits, and follow healthy diet plans. I also always exercise.

Techniajz: What Has Been Your Most Memorable Tournament or Match Experience So Far?

TT. Champion: Jaipur ranking 2022: 1st rank, When I stood 1st at the state level under 11 and 3rd under 13, this experience was memorable, and ranking 3rd in Churu 2022 was also good for me.

Techniajz: What Challenges Have You Faced in Your Competitive Career, And How Did You Overcome Them?

TT. Champion: It is challenging for me to match with senior players and to reduce this fear, I match with them as much as