Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/01/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
02/02/2026
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran was listed at world No. 51 in the ITTF rankings as of 2 February 2026. The ranking update confirms he remained among India's leading men's singles players entering 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sathiyan Gnanasekaran was born into a middle-class family of elite academicians in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| His parents couldn’t afford to pay his school fees till 3rd standard, however, he managed to complete his school education. | |
| He started playing table tennis as a hobby, and his talent was spotted by former Indian paddler Subramanian Raman, who encouraged him to pursue the sport seriously. | |
| In May 2019, Sathiyan attained his career best World ranking of 24 and became the first Indian paddler ever to break into the World Top-25 ITTF rankings. | |
| He trains at Raman TT High Performance Centre in Chennai under coach Subramanian Raman. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai |
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| Educational Qualification | BTech in Information Technology |
| School | Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav Senior Secondary School, Tamil Nadu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Malarkodi Gnanasekaran |
| Siblings | Divya and Rekha Gnanasekaran |
Career
| Playing style | Right-handed, Shakehand grip |
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| Total Matches (as of 2021) | 619 |
| Total Matches won (as of 2021) | 366 |
| Total Matches lost (as of 2021) | 253 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sathiyantt/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/sathiyantt/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathiyan-gnanasekaran-oly-37611a19b |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran is an Indian table tennis player who broke into the World Top 25 ITTF rankings in 2019. | |
| 2. He discovered his passion for table tennis while in school and started competing in inter-school events. | |
| 3. His coach, Subramanian Raman, encouraged him to prioritize table tennis over engineering. | |
| 4. Sathiyan made his international debut at the 2011 World Junior Championships for India. | |
| 5. He has proudly represented India at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, earning medals at both events. | |
| 6. In addition to his sports career, Sathiyan holds a position as a Senior Executive Human Resources at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 7. He became national champion for the first time in 2021 beating ten-time champion Sharath Kamal. | |
| 8. Sathiyan is the first Indian table tennis player to participate in Japan’s T-League and qualify for Okayama Rivets Club Team. |