The Grand Alumni League
Step into the elite circle where alumni from India’s premier B-schools meet, compete and connect.
Compete. Connect. Belong. Grow.
(Pan IIM, ISB, XLRI)
The Grand Alumni League brings together alumni from leading institutes for a weekend of competitive sports, networking and camaraderie.
Designed to maximise participation, every event guarantees multiple matches through a unique Elite & Rising Stars format, ensuring every player enjoys meaningful match time regardless of their group-stage performance.
Players
110
📅 25th – 26th July
Institutes
15
📍 Lakshyan Academy
Matches Played
Reconnect with alumni from top institutes
👥 120+ Alumni
Marquee Team Event
Represent your Alma Mater in the battle for campus pride
16 Teams – 1 Winner
Tournament Schedule
An exciting two-day event filled with intense competition, valuable networking opportunities, and thrilling championship showdowns
DAY 1
Saturday 25th July
Singles Event
DAY 2
Sunday 26th July
Doubles & Team Events
Venue & Facilities
Experience competitive table tennis in a premium indoor sports facility, complete with comfortable amenities, ample parking, and easy accessibility from across Bengaluru
Location – Lakshyan Academy, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
World-Class Playing Facility
Parking – Dedicated parking available
Food & Refreshments- Complimentary refreshments will be available for participants. Food Stalls will also be available.
Facilities – Drinking water, Clean washrooms, Seating area
Choose Your Category
Explore the tournament categories below. Every category follows our unique Group Stage + Elite & Rising Stars format, ensuring every participant enjoys multiple competitive matches
🏓 Men’s Singles (64 Players)
At a Glance
Entry Cap: 64 Players
Minimum Matches: 4- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Star
Highlights
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
🏓 Women’s Singles (32 Players)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 32 Players
- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
🏓 Legends Singles (32 Players)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 32 Players
- Eligibility: 40+ years
- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- Exclusive 40+ Category
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
👥 Men’s Doubles (32 Teams)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 32 Teams
Team Composition: 2 Male Players- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- Teamwork & Strategy
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
👥 Women’s Doubles (16 Teams)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 16 Teams
- Team Composition: 2 Female Players
- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- Teamwork & Strategy
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
👫 Mixed Doubles (32 Teams)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 32 Teams
- Team Composition: 1 Male & 1 Female Player
- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- Teamwork & Strategy
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
👫 Split 40 Doubles (32 Teams)
At a Glance
- Entry Cap: 32 Teams
- Team Composition: Below 40 & Above 40 (M/F) Players
- Minimum Matches: 4
- Format: Group Stage (Best of 3 games) + Knockouts
- Semis & Finals: Best of 5 Games
Qualification
- Top 2 → Elite Stars
- Remaining 2 → Rising Stars
Highlights
- No Early Elimination
- Minimum 4 matches guaranteed
- Two Championship brackets
🏆 Team Championship (12-16 teams)
At a Glance
Teams: 12–16 Institutes(1-2 teams per institute)- Team Size: 5 Players
- Format: Group Stage + Knockouts
- Qualification: Top Team from Each Group
Special Feature: Knockies Tie-Break- Refer to Complete Championship Rules for scoring, qualification & winning criteria
Qualification
- Top 1 team from each group → Semi-finals
- Semi-finals & Finals → Knockout Format
- Third-place playoff included
Highlights
- Represent your institute
- Tactical team strategy
- Unique Knockies tie-break
Point System
TGAL TT championship points system for deciding overall institute winner
🏆 TGAL Championship Points System
Overall Institute Championship
- Points earned cumulatively across all individual and team categories will determine the Overall Institute Champion.
- The champion institute will receive the rolling TGAL Championship Trophy.
Singles & Doubles Events
Elite Star
- Winner: 15 pts
Runner-up: 9 pts
Semi-finalist: 6 pts- Quarter-finalist: 3 pts
Rising Star
- Winner: 5 pts
- Runner-up: 3 pts
- Semi-finalist: 2 pts
- Quarter-finalist: 1 pt
Point Allocation
Singles: Full points awarded to the player.- Doubles: Points are shared equally between partners, if they are from different institutes.
Example: Elite Cup Doubles Champions receive 7.5 pts each.
Team Event Points
League Stage
- Each set win: 0.5 pt
- Winning Knockies: 0.5 pt
- Maximum per team fixture: 3.5 pts
- Applicable to group with 4 teams.
- League stage points to be multiplied by 1.5 if there are only 3 teams in a group.
Semi Finals
- Each set win: 1 pt
- Maximum per team fixture: 7 pts
- Winning Knockies: 1 pt
Bonus: +1 institute point for victories by 7–0, 7–1 or 7–2
Finals
- Each set win: 1.5 pts
- Maximum per team fixture: 10.5 pts
- Winning Knockies: 1.5 pts
- Bonus: +1 institute point for victories by 7–0, 7–1 or 7–2
Maximum Possible
- Maximum Team Event Points that an institute can win: 30 pts (If an institute wins all league and knockout matches along with the 2 bonus points, but excluding knockies.)
Tie-Breakers
If two or more institutes finish on the same points, rankings will be decided in the following order:
- Match Win %
- Matches Won ÷ Matches Played
- Set Win %
- Sets Won ÷ Sets Played
- Points Win %
- Points Won ÷ Points Played
Registration Made Simple
Participate in multiple Categories as per below cards. Your registration fee is automatically calculated based on the events you select.
Event Compatibility
Men under 40
Select categories from
Men’s Singles
Men’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Split 40 Doubles
Women under 40
Select categories from
Women’s Singles
Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Split 40 Doubles
Legends 40 & above
Select categories from
Legends
Men’s/Women’s Singles
Men’s/Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Split 40 Doubles
TGAL Table Tennis 2026 🏓 – That’s a wrap!
The inaugural TGAL Table Tennis Championship brought together alumni from India’s leading B-schools for two days of competition, camaraderie and institute pride.
110+ Players
15+ Institutes
400+ Matches Played
7 Categories
Moments From The League
TGAL TT Institute Champions 2026
IIMK
93 points
IIMB
77 points
IIMC
69 points
TGAL TT 2026 Partners
Thank you to the partners who helped bring the inaugural TGAL tournament to life
Official Alumni Outreach Partner
Venue Partner
Agency Partner
Women’s Wellness Partner
Founding Partner
Entertainment Partner
Self-Care Partner
Trophy Partner
About Us
The Grand Alumni League (TGAL) is India’s first premium multi-sport alumni league, bringing together accomplished professionals from the country’s leading institutions through the shared spirit of sport.
Built exclusively for alumni of premier business schools and universities, TGAL is where founders, CXOs, entrepreneurs, investors, consultants and professionals reconnect, compete and build meaningful relationships beyond the workplace.
More than a sporting event, TGAL celebrates the lifelong pride of representing your alma mater. Every match—whether in Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton or Table Tennis—combines spirited competition with camaraderie, networking and community.
Launching in Bengaluru in 2026, TGAL will host a year-round calendar of professionally curated tournaments, complemented by networking mixers, social experiences and brand collaborations.
Our philosophy is simple:
- Compete — Represent your institution with pride.
- Connect — Build meaningful relationships with accomplished professionals.
- Belong — Be part of an active alumni community.
- Grow — Discover friendships, collaborations and new opportunities.
For participants, TGAL is a community that extends far beyond the game. For brands, it offers authentic access to one of India’s most influential professional networks through immersive, experience-led engagement.
One League. Four Sports. Endless Rivalries. Lifelong Connections.
Welcome to The Grand Alumni League.