Siliguri Revives Table Tennis Glory with New Academy: Expert Coaching, Nominal Fees

• Siliguri Municipal Corporation launches a new Table Tennis Academy at Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das Municipal Indoor Stadium to revive the city's sporting legacy.
• The academy will offer high-quality training from experienced coaches like Amit Dam, Mantu Ghosh, and Subrata Roy for both new children and state-ranked players.
• Training fees are nominal: Rs 300/month for new students and Rs 500/month for adults, with SMC covering the deficit.
• The Deshbandhu Indoor Stadium, re-inaugurated on January 24, will expand from 6 to 10 tables and plans to introduce badminton and a modern gym.
• Children will train three days a week, adults four days a week, each session lasting three hours.

Why It Matters: Siliguri's new Table Tennis Academy aims to restore its sporting prestige with affordable, expert coaching.