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Official logo of ITTF World Tour India Open launched

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 04 2017 | 7:48 PM IST
With the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour India Open just over a week away, the official logo of the tournament was launched in the presence of Sports Minister Vijay Goel here.
The official logo was launched by Vita Dani, Chairperson of 11Even Sports.
The tournament, to be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium from February 14-19, will offer the country's highest prize money of USD 120,000. It is a part of the elite Seamaster ITTF World Tour, which takes place in only 11 other countries other than India.
A number of top international players, including World No. 5 Dmitrij Ovtcharov of Germany and World No. 8 Vladimir Samsonov of Belarus in the men's category and the Hong Kong duo of World No. 14 Doo Hoi Kem and No. 19 Ching Lee Ho in the women's category, will be seen in action.
India's top players, including Achanta Sharath Kamal, Soumyajit Ghosh, Manika Batra and Mouma Das will also be vying for top honours.
Talking at the logo launch, Vjay Goel said, "It is a matter of great pride that India has been chosen as one of the countries to host this tournament. It will not only raise the stature of the country in the global community but also will give table tennis fans a chance to witness the best players from across the world in action.

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First Published: Feb 04 2017 | 7:48 PM IST

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