Desai, Robles shine as Goa beat Chennai 8-7 to be crowned champions

Goa Challengers’s Harmeet Desai

India's top-ranked paddler Harmeet Desai and World Championships medallist Alvaro Robles powered Goa Challengers to IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 4 title on Sunday after beating defending champions Chennai Lions 8-7 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune.

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It was the maiden title for the Goa franchise, which took home the sparkling trophy and Rs 75 lakh, whereas the runners-up were awarded Rs 50 lakh for their brilliant performance in the season. India's top-ranked men's singles paddler Harmeet Desai defeated Benedikt Duda by 2-1 to give Goa Challengers a perfect start in the tie. Robles blanked Indian veteran Sharath Kamal 3-0 in the fourth match to bring challengers into the tie.

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