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iProspect co-sponsored team Shazé is UTT runner-up
MUMBAI: Shazé Challengers, the table tennis team owned by DAN Performance Group CEO Vivek Bhargava and co-sponsored by iProspect, were announced as the runners-up of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) as Falcons TTC beat Shazé Challengers 14-9 to bag the inaugural UTT title.
The finale between Shazé Challengers and Falcons TTC on Sunday evening at the NSCI stadium in Mumbai proved to be an electrifying end to the inaugural season.
Some of the star players in Shazé Challengers include Han Ying (World Ranking 6), Petrissa Solja (World Ranking 13), Andrej Gacina (World Ranking 18), Li Ping (World Ranking 26) and Soumyajit Ghosh (Youngest National Champion and Qualifier for London Olympics) along with India coach A Muralidhara Rao and Foreign coach Elena Timina from Netherlands.
The team went from strength to strength at every stage of the competition, climbing up steadily to the finals. Shazé Challengers won four out of the five league matches and German paddler Han Ying remained undefeated all through the league till the last match.
Shazé Challengers quick statistics:
Total games: 181. Games won: 96. Total matches: 61. Matches won: 32
Supersavers: 186. Total ties: 7. Total points: 1629. Service points won: 833. Lucky points: 41.
Bhargava said, “We have some of the best Table Tennis players and coaches – both domestic and foreign – in the world. They have given it everything they have and shone throughout the league. ”
Bhargava has been a medallist in the last two national tournaments in the 40-plus category. He has helped set up and run a table tennis academy at Elphinstone Road, Mumbai.
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CA Yash Shah named associate director at Deloitte
Finance transformation expert takes the next big step in consulting career
MUMBAI: CA Yash Shah has taken a significant leap in his career, joining Deloitte as an associate director. Known for his expertise in finance transformation and enterprise performance, Shah’s appointment marks a new chapter in his consulting journey.
Shah brings a wealth of experience, having spent nearly seven years at EY, where he rose from consultant to manager. Along the way, he honed his skills in Sap BPC, Tagetik, and business transformation, helping organisations streamline processes and deliver high-impact solutions.
Before joining Deloitte, Shah held multiple roles at EY, including senior consultant, consultant, and executive assistant, showcasing a steady rise through the ranks thanks to his domain knowledge and consistent performance.
A graduate of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Shah started his academic journey at Don Bosco High School and has steadily built a career defined by expertise, adaptability, and a flair for solving complex financial challenges.
At Deloitte, he is expected to leverage his deep experience to drive strategic initiatives, enhance client value, and make a mark in the world of finance transformation consulting.
