Reigning champions U Mumbai retain title-winning coach duo ahead of UTT season 7

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Reigning champions U Mumba TT will return with their title-winning coaching combination of Jay Modak and John Murphy, while national team coach Sourav Chakraborty will be among four new coaches making their Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) debut, as all seven teams confirmed their coaching lineups for Season 7, set to take place in Goa in July 2026.

Reigning Champions U Mumba TT Retain title-winning coaching duo; National Team Coach Sourav Chakraborty Set for Butterfly UTT Debut in Season 7, as per a press release.

Chakraborty will take charge at Ahmedabad APL Pipers, marking his first stint in the league, while former Butterfly UTT Season 1 player Abhishek Yadav returns in a coaching role with UP Prometheans.

Meanwhile, Dabang Delhi TTC will feature an entirely new coaching setup this season, with Czech Republic's Petr David--a three-time Czech Men's Doubles champion and two-time mixed doubles champion--joining Indian tactician Srivatsa Chakravarthy in the dugout.

The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), will continue to showcase top-tier coaching talent, with a strong mix of continuity and fresh faces across teams this season.

Commenting on the coaching lineups, Butterfly UTT Co-Promoter Vita Dani said: "It is exciting to see such a strong blend of continuity and fresh perspectives across teams this season.

Coaches are central to how teams prepare, adapt, and perform, and this mix of experienced names and new entrants will raise the overall level of competition. We are looking forward to another closely fought season with high-quality table tennis.

"At U Mumba TT, the title-winning duo of Modak and Murphy continues, with Modak's proven work in nurturing young talent complemented by Murphy's vast international experience.