In my case this season, I have been more consistent in performance and have recorded wins against strong international opponents, including U-19 youth champions from China and several other top Asian players. My current form reflects consistency at a high international level. If rankings and numbers are to be the primary basis of selection, it is also important to recognise that ranking fluctuations are dynamic for all athletes within the same competitive cycle and can change significantly over short periods. Regarding National Ranking considerations, I understand that domestic performance has been cited in the selection discussion. However, with the increasing number of international tournaments and the demands of maintaining consistent performance at the highest global level, it is not always feasible to participate in every domestic event. Throughout my career, my focus has been on representing India in international competitions consistently, and national ranking should therefore be viewed in the context of these international commitments rather than in isolation. Throughout my career, I have won a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Games (2018) and a bronze medal in women’s singles at the Asian Cup, along with multiple Commonwealth Games medals. I have also created history as the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic singles Round of 16, and the first Indian table tennis player (men or women) to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games.
