MUMBAI: NextGen Sports will be organising the inaugural edition of the INJA-NXTTGN League, a unique table tennis event, catering to a gender mix and for players from 12 years to 60 years, and which will be played at the PTKS TT hall, Vile Parle, on December 6 and 7, 2025. INJA Wellness is the title sponsor, and Happy Foundation is the NGO partner.
A total of 12 teams – comprising six players in different categories will be fighting for the top honours and the handsome winners’ purse of Rs one lakh.
The categories are- Sub-junior (U-15) boys’, Junior (U-19) boys’ & girls’, Women, Men, and Men Veterans (40+).
The team owners, along with their coaches and mentors, will select their teams through a players’ auction.
This league is basically to encourage young, talented, upcoming, and amateur players, who will get an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete among equals. As such, the top eight state-ranked players will not be allowed to participate in this NXTTGN league.
The runners-up team will become richer by Rs 50,000. The two losing semi-finalists will receive a cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
Exciting prizes will be presented to the top performers, recognizing their outstanding skills and achievements. Every participating player will receive guaranteed compensation, ensuring their involvement is rewarding.