Where did Seamaster 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus held?
Options
A. Muscat
B. Salalah
C. Dubai
D. Nizwa
Correct Answer
Muscat
Explanation
The Seamaster 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus commonly called Oman Open table tennis held in Muscat, Oman. Indian players G Sathyan and Archana Kamath excelled in the tournament. G Sathyan won a bronze medal in the tournament. Archana Kamath bags U-21 silver with an excellent run in the Oman Open.
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