Who We Are
Meet Our Co-Founders.
TANVI DESAI
Tanvi Desai is the Co-Founder and President of Table Tennis For Life, a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson’s through table tennis, movement, and community. She is a U.S. National Team table tennis athlete, Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador, and two-time TEDx speaker. Inspired by her grandfather’s experience, she co-founded TTFL with her brother, Aarav, bringing together her passion for sports, science, and service.
A 10th-grade student at Emerald High School in Dublin, California, Tanvi is interested in computational neuroscience and aims to combine sports, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience to help improve quality of life and movement for people with Parkinson’s.
President & Co-Founder
AARAV DESAI
Aarav Desai is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Table Tennis For Life, a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with Parkinson’s through table tennis, movement, and community. He is a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador and two-time TEDx speaker. Inspired by his grandfather’s experience, he co-founded TTFL with his sister, Tanvi, sharing his passion for the sport to promote well-being, friendship, and connection.
A 13-year-old eighth-grade student at Cottonwood Creek K-8 School in Dublin, California, Aarav has represented Team USA for four consecutive years as a U.S. National Team table tennis athlete. He is a World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender Champion and recently earned Two bronze medals at the Pan American Championships, representing Team USA in the U13 Boys’ Doubles and Team events. He brings dedication, enthusiasm, and international competitive experience to both his athletic journey and his community service.
Vice President & Co-Founder
Our Achievements
US National Team
Member of the US National Team in 2021, 2023, and 2024 and have had the honor of representing US National Team.
World Table Tennis (WTT) Championships
Secured multiple medals at the WTT Youth Championship. Aarav won his first World Table Tennis Youth Contender Championship.
US Nationals Championships
Secured multiple medals at the US Nationals Championship and received medals in both single and doubles events.
US Open Championships
Secured multiple medals at the US Open Championship.
Our journey in table tennis has been distinguished by numerous notable accomplishments. Representing Team USA, we have competed in various prestigious national and international tournaments, earning medals and accolades that reflect our dedication and skill.
Highlights of Our Participation
Discover Thrilling Match Videos from Top National and International Tournaments
Explore our exciting collection of match videos from top national and international tournaments.
Aarav Desai vs. Li Conroy - U11 Boys Single - Finals
World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender, San Francisco 2024
Match Starts at - 4:28:44
Tanvi/Aarav Desai vs. Cheng/Li - U15 Mixed Doubles - Semi-finals
World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender, San Francisco 2024
Match Starts at - 3:14:00
Aarav Desai vs. Su Oskar - U11 Boys Single - RR
World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender, San Francisco 2024
Match Starts at - 1:06:30
Tanvi Desai vs Li Jen-Yueh - U15 Girls' Single
World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender, San Francisco 2024
Match Starts at - 3:51:46
Tanvi Desai vs. Zhan Tiffany - U13 Girls' Singles
World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender, San Francisco 2024
Match Starts at - 2:06:22
Tanvi/Aarav Desai vs. Vraj Amin/S. Sivakumar - U4000 Doubles
2024 US Nationals, Huntsville, Alabama
Match Starts at - 5:36:22
Aarav Desai vs. Ewan Zhang - U11 Boys' Singles
2024 US Junior National Team Trials, West Monroe, Louisiana
Match Starts at - 6:05:51
Aarav Desai vs. David Su - U11 Boys' Singles
2024 US Junior National Team Trials, West Monroe, Louisiana
Match Starts at - 1:34:54
Aarav Desai vs. Joe Zhang - U11 Boys' Singles, Quarter-finals
2023 US Open, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA
Match Starts at - 5:09:55
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Table Tennis For Life is an initiative focused on improving health and fostering community through the sport of table tennis. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being. We aim to inspire positive change by engaging in inclusive activities, bringing people together, and creating meaningful connections that strengthen our communities.
