The U.P. Table Tennis Association owes its foundation to Mr. D.K. Raman and was formed by Mr. K.R. Kirloskar as it’s first Secretary. But not until 1954 when the 1st Northern India Championship was held was there any activity. This meet held at Saharanpur under the guidance of then State Secretary Mr. Mahendra Kishore whipped up interest in the game. Same year Saharanpur hosted the II U.P. State Championship. U.P. participated in the Nationals for the first time in 1954. U.P. has hosted four National Championships.