A former Goa No.1 and national medalist, Rutuj Sonawane, brings together playing excellence and international coaching experience from Dudley & Sandwell TTC (UK) and the Goa State Team.

With an MSc in Sports Coaching from the University of Worcester and certifications from Table Tennis England and NSNIS, he now joins Somaiya Sports Academy as a Table Tennis Coach, where he will lead training programs, tournaments, and talent development initiatives.