28th December 2007 started off lil differently at our office. We were having our Annual Sports. I know Annual Sports of a company sounds a bit weird, but we have this every year somewhere in last week of December.
We started it at dot 4.45 with housie and as usual my luck did not favor me. I actually don’t remember when the last time I won something in housie.
After that started the main events and TT being the biggest of them all. Almost everybody participated in this (except the gals). First round results came out as expected but Quarter Finals saw some exciting matches and 2 major upsets. Amit and Arindam Da won against Aji and Vivek Sir (Both among the best TT players at our office) respectively. I played against Debasish Da and won quite easily (taking nothing away from deba da, he played well).
In semi finals I met Amit, his confidence was on a high, and after all he has reached this round after a convincing performance against Aji in quarters. I had some early hiccups but was soon in control and reached finals.
As expected the Finals was between Prashanta and me. Frankly I was nervous in the start and loosing first 3 consecutive points in game 1 did not help me. I had to quickly think something fast after all it was the finals. It was then that I changed my strategy and played defensive game (against my character). And won that game 21-16. I continued with the tactics in the second game also, I had won the finals in straight sets. Ah! I had won a TT tournament first time in my life. I remember reaching the finals a couple of time in my school days. But the feeling after the win was different and very special.
Honestly speaking Prashanta is a very good TT player and I have lost TT games against him many times. Winning against him made it even more special.
Here’s the video of the final match.
Tags: Aji, Amit, Anirudh, Debasish, GRMTECH, Prashanta, Table Tennis, TT
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Congrats Anirudh!
Everyone played well :).
It great to know that you have won but it is sad that we have not got the treat as yet..so it is due. After all you are the TT champ of GRMTECH. Nice video there..great going guys
>>but it is sad that we have not got the treat as yet..so it is due.
didn’t you have chocolates in morning..that was the treat
Aji, Kinkini >> Thanks
Well played anirudh, great future on TT awaiting for you.
Many many congratulations (You can pronounce it as :”comlalebuchosen” :)) from my side to You “Anirudh”. You played very well and you did the right thing by changing your style of playing. You applied good intelligence. I have no regret as I have lost the final. Bcoz I played with one of the best player In grmtech. But I will say I could not give tough fight.
And yes we all are waiting for the special “Treat” Which u will give.
if you DEVIATE in Character
you will get STRAIGHT set Victory
well that’s the Morale of the story..
Congrats!!
Congratulations Anirudh!
I thought I missed it all… but thanks for the video Anand
Debasish, Anindita, Sir Chitra, Prashnata >> Thanks everyone
Wow, you won the TT match, its nice to know.
Congrates
Mithilesh
Great players always change strategy according to the situation. That was really a great strategic play by you. You deserve the title. Congratulation man! But I’d like to see you in the same aggressive mood.
Congratulation to Prashanta also. He’s also a wonderful player and has done a great job in reaching the finals. Better try next time.
Hey guys, I just loved your TT. Leave alone playin’, i was watchin’ you guys play for the first time (glad i did!)
CONGRATULATIONS HAI WINNER JI!! I loved your “CHECK”, the word you used everytime to keep yourself motivated… that shows the killer instinct in you.. Rock on!
BTW, not a bad video (BY ME!
Again a first for me. Thanks for honoring me by putting the video in your blog. 
Congrats once again. Lets hope I can atleast learn to hold the TT bat by the time the next GrmTech Annual Sports are here.
Indeed was a very special day for all of us.
AK
Congrats Anirudh……………………
Did you miss someone?
Hi Anirudh,
Heartiest congratulations to you :). You really played well. Always keep your spirits high. Best of luck for coming matches too.
Congratulations Anirudh!!
>>Almost everybody participated in this (except the gals).
Next year they’ll
Congrats Anirudh for your wonderful victory.You are like the Australia of GRMTECH in TT.so for me it was expected result.I hope others make some improvement to challenge you next year.:)
Congrats again.
Congrats Anirudh..You really played well and you deserve this honor. Prasanta you also played well…. best of luck for the next year.