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Table Tennis ace Sharath Kamal: Retiring at home was a beautiful way to bow out
Achanta Sharath Kamal recently retired from international career after a two decade-long career in table tennis. The five-time Olympian reflects on his journey.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Karan Sethi
WTT: Sharath Kamal bids emotional farewell after a defeat against Snehit
WTT: Sharath Kamal bids emotional farewell after a defeat against Snehit
Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:43 PM IST
PTI |
WTT Star Contender Chennai: Sharath Kamal show continues
Playing against an opponent 23 years younger than him, the five-time Olympian Sharath Kamal took the first two games by identical 11-8 scorelines.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 10:34 PM IST
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‘For Indian TT to go higher, it’s critical we have a clear structure’
Sharath Kamal, India’s finest table tennis player, talks about his career and what can take young players higher
Published on Mar 22, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Sharath Kamal announces retirement from Table Tennis
Sharath Kamal on Wednesday announced that the WTT Contender Chennai later this month will be his last tournament
Published on Mar 05, 2025 02:00 PM IST
PTI |
Sharath Kamal makes shock exit; Manika and Sreeja enter Round of 32 in TT
The 42-year-old Kamal, who was making his fifth Olympics appearance, lost 2-4 (12-10 9-11 6-11 7-11 11-8 10-12) to Deni Kozul of Slovenia
Published on Jul 28, 2024 06:57 PM IST
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Sharath Kamal, Sindhu lead Indian contingent at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Achanta Sharath Kamal, PV Sindhu were the flagbearers for the India at the historic event on the river Seine in Paris
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 08:33 AM IST
Arcs de Triomphe: Here are the most evocative tales from India at the Olympics
Read about single mothers who raised fighters (literal and metaphorical), the 14-year-old still in school, and a host of other remarkable Indian athletes.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 01:44 PM IST
One last tango in Paris for Sharath
The 42-year-old will compete in his fifth Olympics but he still needs coach Chris Pfeiffer to give him the odd nudge or two
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:00 AM IST
A home away from home for Paris ‘24 hopefuls
Indian athletes training in Sportcampus Saar in Germany, ahead of Tokyo Olympics, enjoy facilities similar to those in Paris. Indian food surprises paddler Sharath Kamal.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Paris Olympics: Sharath to also focus on doubles for team event
The Indian men’s team of Sharath, Harmeet Desai and Manav Thakkar doesn't have an obvious doubles pairing
Published on Jun 01, 2024 12:08 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Ayhika, Sathiyan miss out on India's TT teams for Paris
Sharath and Manika will lead the men's and women's squads at the Games
Updated on May 16, 2024 11:12 PM IST
PTI | HT Correspondent
Destination Paris Olympics for Indian athletes, via short overseas camps
It has been objective-specific training stints this time for many aiming to peak for the July-August Games
Published on May 13, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
TNAA calls Sharath Kamal ‘nondescript sportsman’, letter sparks controversy
Sharath Kamal was named India's flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Published on Mar 30, 2024 08:31 PM IST
With vintage show, Sharath Kamal turns back the clock in Singapore
The 41-year-old made a rousing run to the quarters in one of the most prestigious events on the WTT tour
Published on Mar 15, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Singapore Smash: Sharath Kamal breaks new ground, takes down No. 22 Assar
At 41, Sharath is the first Indian singles player to enter the last eight of this top-tier tournament that is among the most prestigious on the WTT tour
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:23 PM IST
Sharath Kamal upstages world No.13 Darko Jorgic at S'pore Smash table tennis
The 41-year-old, looking to shake off his poor singles run, rallied to upstage the Slovenian and enter the last 16 in this prestigious event.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:59 PM IST
Early Olympic berths huge boost for Indian table tennis
The men's and women's teams securing their spots through world rankings were confirmed on Monday. It also provides at least two singles spots in Paris.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
In a ‘slump’, Sharath Kamal hopes to rise for the team with Paris in mind
Skills are intact but India’s table tennis stalwart wants to overcome a dip in focus and give it all to qualify for one more Olympics
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 10:20 AM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Quadri Aruna, table tennis flag-bearer in football-mad Nigeria
A pioneer of the game in Africa, he is inspired by Indian table tennis stalwart Sharath Kamal’s longevity in the sport
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 07:56 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Sharath Kamal guides Chennai Lions to big win in UTT Season 4
In the final match of the tie, Chinese-born Australian player Yangzi Liu beat T Reeth Rishya 2-1 to complete a stunning victory for the defending champions.
Published on Jul 23, 2023 06:45 AM IST
PTI |
Sutirtha-Ayhika pair make Asian Games cut; Sharath Kamal opts out of mixed
Duo rewarded for recent WTT Contender doubles title in Tunis last month
Published on Jul 07, 2023 09:35 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Doubles pairs in Round of 16; Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula ousted
Tough day in the singles but the doubles competition gave India reason to cheer at the World Table Tennis Championships Finals
Published on May 22, 2023 09:09 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
TT worlds: Sathiyan, Sharath and Manika win
Sathiyan had to fight to win 4-3 against England's lower ranked Tom Jarvis while Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra eased into the second round.
Published on May 21, 2023 11:06 PM IST
TT Worlds: Sharath Kamal looks to turn back the clock
Ranked 56, Sharath will open singles campaign against 170th-ranked Austrian David Serdaroglu at the worlds in which he will also play doubles with G Sathiyan.
Published on May 19, 2023 09:10 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra to spearhead challenges at World TT in Durban
The 59th edition of the Worlds will be confined only to the team championships and the first in Africa since 1939 when Egypt hosted the event.
Published on Apr 25, 2023 05:42 PM IST
PTI | , Jalandhar
Sharath Kamal pulls out of Nationals due to back spasms
The last-minute pullout because of the recurring back and calf spasms that Sharath has suffered in the past two months have dealt a blow to the organisers and the local spectators.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 08:35 PM IST
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Table Tennis stalwart Sharath Kamal – evergreen and minting medals
The 40-year-old led India's brilliant show in table tennis at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and won the men’s singles after 16 years
Published on Dec 28, 2022 11:34 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Sreeja Akula eyes top-50 spot after CWG high
The mixed doubles champion with Sharath Kamal at the Birmingham Games will receive the Arjuna Award on Wednesday after an interesting, and successful, year.
Published on Nov 29, 2022 11:51 PM IST
Sharath Kamal interview: Only one to get the Khel Ratna makes it extra special
It has been a busy year for India's biggest TT star and the award was just the topping on the cake
Updated on Nov 26, 2022 10:01 PM IST