India's top table tennis players, G Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai, face an uncertain London tournament participation due to delayed UK visa processing. Their absence could incur significant financial penalties and loss of crucial ranking points ahead of the World Championships. Other contingent members have secured their visas, but the trio's fate remains undecided.
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