Mumbai, March 31 UP Prometheans have replaced Chennai Lions in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the organizers announced on Tuesday ahead of the seventh season of the league.
The UP team is owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma.
Season 7, to be held in July in Goa, will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format, where each team will face every other team once in the league phase. The total number of matches will increase to 24, up from 23 for the last two seasons.
Commenting on the development, Ekansh Gupta, CEO, Ultimate Table Tennis, said, "We are pleased to see UTT's presence expand into Uttar Pradesh with UP Prometheans joining. As India's largest state, Uttar Pradesh holds immense potential for sports, and this addition strengthens our ambition of building a league that truly represents the country."
Speaking on the occasion, Mukesh Sharma said, "I am excited to be a part of Ultimate Table Tennis, which has already set a strong benchmark over the past seasons. With UP Prometheans, we look forward to raising the bar further and building a team that reflects our commitment to excellence and high-performance sport. This is another step towards strengthening India's journey to the Olympic podium."
Jaipur Patriots also ceased to be part of the League due to repeated non-compliance with the terms of the executed franchise agreement and persistent payment defaults.