Chennai, Aug 22 (Reporter) The 5th edition of the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 is back in its biggest season yet, with eight teams set to compete for the coveted crown at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. The tournament will begin on Thursday evening and will run for the subsequent 17 days, finishing with the Final scheduled on September 7. All the previous four seasons of the UTT, which began in 2017, have thrown up different champions. Will this trend continue in this edition too, remains to be seen. The tournament could not be held in 2020, 2021 and 2022 due to COVID pandemic. Promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), UTT has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017. Jaipur Patriots and Ahmedabad SG Pipers are set to make their debut this season, marking a significant milestone as the UTT expands its roster to eight teams for the first time since its inception. This exciting growth means 48 talented players will be featured in the league, ensuring that this edition will be more competitive and thrilling than ever before. With fresh teams and global talent joining the fray, this season promises to elevate the excitement and level of play in Indian table tennis. Among the 48 players featured, there are 16 international stars, several Olympians, multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallists, World Champions, and National Champions in both the Junior and Senior categories...////...