India’s TT Reality Check: Costantini Owns The World Team Championship Setback

A Painful Exit, A Clear Message

India entered the event with confidence after a smoother group-stage run, but both teams fell in the knockout round. The men lost 3-0 to Austria, while the women were beaten 3-1 by the United States, with the women also missing Sreeja Akula at the last minute because of illness.

Coach Takes Responsibility

Costantini said he “takes full responsibility” for the results and stressed that the team needs to grow both individually and as a unit. He also said he had one-on-one conversations with every player after the exit, making it clear that the performance was below India’s standard.

Why The Loss Hit Hard

The men’s defeat was especially surprising because India’s line-up of Manav Thakkar, G Sathiyan and Manush Shah was up against an Austrian team without a top-100 player. The women’s loss was shaped by a late team change, but the overall message from the coach was that India cannot rely on excuses at this level.

Asian Games As The Bounce-Back Target

Costantini believes the setback can become a useful turning point, giving the players four months to regroup before the Asian Games. He said the team now understands how important this failure is, and he hopes the result creates the urgency needed for a stronger comeback.

Key Highlights

India’s men and women both exited the World Team TT Championships in the Round of 32.

Costantini accepted full responsibility for the disappointing results.

The men lost 3-0 to Austria; the women lost 3-1 to the USA.

The coach wants the setback to fuel a stronger Asian Games campaign.

Sources: Hindustan Times