Sharath Kamal blooms as table tennis hits an Indian high
3 years, 6 months ago

Sharath Kamal blooms as table tennis hits an Indian high

Hindustan Times  

“This” is him feeling fit as a teen at 38; playing some of the best table tennis of his professional career close to two decades into it; being optimistic that his most productive Olympics --- his fourth, the most out of the officially qualified Indian athletes so far— would be in Tokyo one year before he turns 40. “I guess everything has its own course of time.” Sharath’s time, incidentally, has coincided with a high in Indian table tennis. Sharath was back to his dominant self domestically breaking Kamlesh Mehta’s 23-year record of eight national titles by defending his title in 2018, which also turned out to be a watershed year for Indian table tennis. Before 2018, Indian paddlers had zero medals at the Asian Games; in Jakarta they got two, Sharath playing a key role in winning bronze with the men’s team and mixed doubles alongside Batra.

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Ultimate Table Tennis 2024: How Chennai is lapping up TT action
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ultimate Table Tennis 2024: How Chennai is lapping up TT action

The Hindu  

The golden point has been announced and the crowd is on the edge of its seat. Table tennis comes to life at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, with the ongoing Ultimate Table Tennis league dishing up some exciting matches for the city’s sports enthusiasts. “I remember him winning his first medal and feeling very proud,” she recalls, “I immediately pestered …

India's 6-member TT team all geared up to turn tables at Paris Olympics: UTT chairperson
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India's 6-member TT team all geared up to turn tables at Paris Olympics: UTT chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Commonwealth Games champion Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra will lead the six-member Indian table tennis team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Table Tennis players Sharath Kamal and Manav Thakkar with Head Coach Massimo Costantini during the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 Player Draft, in Mumbai, Wednesday, July 10 The most exciting part about the Indian table tennis contingent, however, has been …

India can be among top five nations in table tennis, says Sathiyan
1 year, 5 months ago

India can be among top five nations in table tennis, says Sathiyan

The Hindu  

G. Sathiyan feels India has the potential to be among the top five table tennis nations and the rapid growth of the game can be fuelled further with an elusive medal at the Summer Olympics next year. “In the team rankings, right now we are closing in on the top 10, but the way we are playing as a unit, …

Ultimate Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal leads charge as Chennai Lions takes on Puneri Paltan TT
1 year, 5 months ago

Ultimate Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal leads charge as Chennai Lions takes on Puneri Paltan TT

The Hindu  

He has been the poster boy for Indian table tennis for almost two decades. It will be fitting that a day after turning 41, A. Sharath Kamal will lead the charge for Chennai Lions’ defence against Puneri Paltan TT on Thursday in the Ultimate Table Tennis opener, the franchise-based table tennis league that returns after a three-year hiatus. RELATED | …

Table Tennis Nationals review: Sathiyan steps up in Sharath’s absence, Sreeja adds second successive crown
1 year, 8 months ago

Table Tennis Nationals review: Sathiyan steps up in Sharath’s absence, Sreeja adds second successive crown

The Hindu  

It’s a packed calendar for senior Indian table tennis players in 2023. Sharath Kamal, India’s star paddler and defending champion, pulled out of the singles event of the Senior Nationals precisely because of the workload he might encounter. Already saddled with the work of co-chairperson of the International Table Tennis Federation’s Athletes’ Commission, a role for which he travels within …

Feels great that a big WTT event has come to India, says Sharath
1 year, 9 months ago

Feels great that a big WTT event has come to India, says Sharath

The Hindu  

His campaign in the WTT Star Contender Goa 2023 may have been over on the first day of the main draw itself, but Sharath Kamal stayed on till the penultimate day and lent support to the biggest table tennis tournament in India. “Not a great tournament for me personally, but feels great that a big WTT event has come to …

Sharath Kamal: Table tennis star’s journey to the Khel Ratna
2 years, 1 month ago

Sharath Kamal: Table tennis star’s journey to the Khel Ratna

Live Mint  

Table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal is 40 years old, a four-time Olympian and seven-time gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games. It is a fantastic moment for me and for Indian table tennis.” Afterall, Sharath, fondly called ‘Anna’ by Indian athletes, has witnessed, and been an integral part of, the transformation of table tennis in India from a recreational sport …

36th National Games: Indian Table Tennis Enjoying Golden Era, Feels Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
2 years, 3 months ago

36th National Games: Indian Table Tennis Enjoying Golden Era, Feels Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

News 18  

G Sathiyan, the highest-ranked Indian paddler in the world, feels the country is enjoying a golden era in table tennis and believes that things will only get better from here. In Birmingham last month, Achnata Sharath Kamal won the men’s singles gold at the Commonwealth Games while Sathiyan bagged the bronze medal. India bagged two bronze medals in the 2018 …

World Table Tennis Championships: Sathiyan, Batra to lead India's charge as Sharath Kamal opts out
2 years, 3 months ago

World Table Tennis Championships: Sathiyan, Batra to lead India's charge as Sharath Kamal opts out

Firstpost  

The 40-year-old Sharath, who had won the men’s singles, mixed doubles and team title at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games recently, opted out due to personal reasons. New Delhi: India’s triple gold medallist at the recent Commonwealth Games, Sharath Kamal, has opted out of next month’s World Table Tennis Championships in China, citing personal reasons. “National men and women coaches S …

Sharath Kamal — scaling new heights at 40
2 years, 4 months ago

Sharath Kamal — scaling new heights at 40

The Hindu  

“He has to be managed properly. At the same time, he is more mature than he was back then, so we need to make a plan considering all these aspects and I believe Sharath will soon give a huge reason to celebrate for the country.” Massimo Costantini, the former India table tennis head coach, had this to say about Sharath …

'Vintage' Achanta Sharath Kamal targets Olympic glory in Paris before calling it a day in table tennis
2 years, 4 months ago

'Vintage' Achanta Sharath Kamal targets Olympic glory in Paris before calling it a day in table tennis

Firstpost  

At 40, Sharath returned from Birmingham as the most-decorated Indian athlete at the Games, with four medals. New Delhi: Ageing like fine wine, Sharath Kamal has set his sights on yet another shot at the Olympics, his confidence boosted by a grand showing at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games. “I always try to keep my body and mind fit, especially because …

Amazing Achanta Sharath Kamal turns back the clock, wins four medals in fifth CWG appearance
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazing Achanta Sharath Kamal turns back the clock, wins four medals in fifth CWG appearance

Firstpost  

Achanta Sharath Kamal came to the 2022 edition with nine medals placed proudly in the cabinet back home. Sharath’s four medals in Birmingham, comprising three gold and a silver, took his tally to overall 13. Social Media buzz | ‘Kamal ka Kamaal’ Late on Sunday, Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula, playing her first CWG, gave India its first-ever CWG mixed …

Table Tennis: The legend of Sharath Kamal
2 years, 7 months ago

Table Tennis: The legend of Sharath Kamal

The Hindu  

Champions come and go. READ: Commonwealth Games 2022: Manika, Sharath among 16 probables for Indian table tennis team For the record, in 20 seasons, Sharath has figured in 15 finals, winning 10 of them. In 2020, Sharath escaped to victory in seven sets to surpass Kamlesh Mehta’s tally of eight titles that stood since 1995. After avenging the loss to …

World Table Tennis Championships Finals: Manika, Sharath out of singles events, Sathiyan enters 2nd round
3 years, 1 month ago

World Table Tennis Championships Finals: Manika, Sharath out of singles events, Sathiyan enters 2nd round

India TV News  

Highlights Manika Batra was defeated by Brazilian youngster Bruna Takahashi. Star Indian paddler Manika Batra crashed out of the women's singles event in the World Table Tennis Championships Finals with a first-round defeat, while Sathiyan Gnanasekaran advanced to the second round of the men's singles here on Wednesday. Another top Indian player Sharath Kamal also bowed out of the men's …

World Table Tennis Championships: Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal ousted from singles; G Sathiyan enters second round
3 years, 1 month ago

World Table Tennis Championships: Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal ousted from singles; G Sathiyan enters second round

Firstpost  

Gnanasekaran emerged as the lone Indian to win the men’s singles first round match. Houston: Star Indian paddler Manika Batra crashed out of the women’s singles event in the World Table Tennis Championships Finals with a first round defeat, while Sathiyan Gnanasekaran advanced to the second round of the men’s singles in Houston on Wednesday. Another top Indian player Sharath …

Task cut out for Indian paddlers at World table tennis championships
3 years, 1 month ago

Task cut out for Indian paddlers at World table tennis championships

The Hindu  

In a field studded with some of the world’s best, Indian players will have to do more than just put their best foot forward to make a mark in the World table tennis championships to be held here from November 23 to 29. Fan Zhendong, Tomakazu Harimoto, Hugo Calderano among others in men’s singles and Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, Mima …

‘Not today, not yet’: Sharath Kamal sets sights on 2024 Paris Olympics after strong show against Ma Long
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Not today, not yet’: Sharath Kamal sets sights on 2024 Paris Olympics after strong show against Ma Long

The Hindu  

After ending his fourth Olympic appearance by making the defending gold medallist Ma Long of China sweat it out in the men’s singles third round, A. Sharath Kamal, the torch-bearer of Indian table tennis for almost two decades, looks back on his exploits in Tokyo and assures that he is not ready to hang up his boots yet. And then …

Tokyo 2020: Sharath Kamal to face Ma Long; Manika Batra, Sutirtha Mukherjee bow out
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Sharath Kamal to face Ma Long; Manika Batra, Sutirtha Mukherjee bow out

The Hindu  

A. Sharath Kamal, the flag-bearer of Indian table tennis, entered the round of 32 in men’s singles, while India’s campaign in women’s singles ended in Tokyo on Monday. Sharath overcame stiff resistance from Portugal's Tiago Apolonia to enter the men’s singles third round. While 10th seed Sofia Polcanova of Austria proved too hot to handle for Manika Batra in the …

Tokyo Olympics table tennis: Sharath Kamal says India's team best ever
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics table tennis: Sharath Kamal says India's team best ever

The Hindu  

Ahead of his departure for Tokyo for the upcoming Olympics beginning July 23, paddler Sharath Kamal on Saturday said that this is the best table tennis contingent that India has ever sent to the Games. The first batch of India's Olympic-bound athletes will depart for Tokyo on Saturday evening. Hopefully, this is India's best Olympic Games we've done so far. …

Players, coaches remember table tennis legend V. Chandrasekar
3 years, 7 months ago

Players, coaches remember table tennis legend V. Chandrasekar

The Hindu  

Tributes poured in for former table tennis star V. Chandrasekar, who passed away this morning. Dronacharya awardee A. Srinivasa Rao said Chandrasekar created a revolution in table tennis with his attitude and playing style. Actually, he made good use of his skills when the Indian team went for a coaching stint to Korea and Japan in 1975 and returned stronger,” …

World Table Tennis Day: From G Sathiyan to Achanta Sharath Kamal, top five sensational triumphs by Indians at UTT
3 years, 8 months ago

World Table Tennis Day: From G Sathiyan to Achanta Sharath Kamal, top five sensational triumphs by Indians at UTT

Firstpost  

On World Table Tennis Day, here are the top five sensational triumphs by Indian paddlers against some of world’s biggest names during three seasons of Ultimate Table Tennis. That isn’t the case anymore though, since the inception of India’s premier table tennis league — Ultimate Table Tennis, where not just the country’s elite players but also youngsters rubbed shoulders against …

Achanta Sharath Kamal Hopes Table Tennis' Successes Can Get the Sport More Priority
3 years, 9 months ago

Achanta Sharath Kamal Hopes Table Tennis' Successes Can Get the Sport More Priority

News 18  

Achanta Sharath Kamal is a veteran of Indian table tennis and he qualified for his fourth Olympics when he booked his spot in the Tokyo Games on Thursday. Despite losing the first group game to his compatriot Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who also qualified for the Olympics, Sharath Kamal easily beat Rameez 11-4, 11-1, 11-5, 11-4. Sharath Kamal qualified for Tokyo Games …

Sharath Kamal Becomes First Indian Table Tennis Player to Qualify for Tokyo Games
3 years, 9 months ago

Sharath Kamal Becomes First Indian Table Tennis Player to Qualify for Tokyo Games

News 18  

Indian Table Tennis great Achanta Sharath Kamal became the first Indian paddler to book a spot at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games after he defeated Pakistani opponent Muhammad Rameez in the second men’s singles round-robin match in the South Asia group at the Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Doha on Thursday. The veteran suffered an initial defeat against fellow countryman …

World Table Tennis Contender: Sharath Kamal wins thriller, G Sathiyan falls
3 years, 9 months ago

World Table Tennis Contender: Sharath Kamal wins thriller, G Sathiyan falls

The Hindu  

Sharath Kamal won a close five-game battle against Czech Republic’s Pavel Sirucek minutes before G. Sathiyan lost to Aruna Quadri in the opening round of the World Table Tennis Contender event in Doha on Wednesday. RELATED | In the second, Sharath stayed ahead until 8-6 but the fighting Czech produced four straight points and capitalised on his second game-point to …

Sharath and Sathiyan confident of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics in singles - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Sharath and Sathiyan confident of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics in singles - Sportstar

The Hindu  

With two crucial International table tennis tournaments clashing with each other, India’s top paddler Sharath Kamal has spoken to Table Tennis Federation of India and asked for clarification. Meanwhile, after a disastrous performance in the World team table tennis championships in Gondomar where India failed to qualify, the Indian players would be keen to make amends in singles and make …

Sharath Kamal available for National Table Tennis Championship
3 years, 11 months ago

Sharath Kamal available for National Table Tennis Championship

The Hindu  

Nine-time champion Sharath Kamal will look to improve his record of titles in the National Table Tennis Championship at Sonipat from February 18 to 27. READ| “Since the International Table Tennis Federation has announced its calendar with two events in Doha, Qatar, we wanted to ensure our players are ready to participate in these.“All the safety protocols and government advisories …

Ultimate Table Tennis: Far from breaking even
4 years, 3 months ago

Ultimate Table Tennis: Far from breaking even

The Hindu  

The phenomenal success of the Indian Premier League has led to the rise of franchise leagues across sport in India over the last decade. Within a year since the first edition was held with 24 overseas and as many participants across three cities in India, Indian table tennis was at its all-time high. While UTT hasn’t formally announced the dates …

Sharath Kamal: Important for seniors to spread positivity among youngsters
4 years, 5 months ago

Sharath Kamal: Important for seniors to spread positivity among youngsters

The Hindu  

India’s top paddler Sharath Kamal said the pandemic has cast a gloom over the entire nation. At this point it is only trial and error.” L. Balaji, former India cricketer and Chennai Super Kings coach, said the pandemic might have hit the junior players in the U-16 and U-19 categories more, and hence they are in need of counseling. R. …

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