These developments in the game, the support of international experts in sports science and the government have strengthened Sharath Kamal's hope that table tennis can reach its pinnacle and contribute to India's medal tally in Paris by winning the first medal or two in table tennis. Could. ,
It is also the medal missing from Sharath Kamal's wardrobe, which is filled with medals won at the Commonwealth Games, including three gold and silver medals at the 2022 edition in Birmingham and bronze medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships.
"Yes. More than hope, it's a dream. So when you look at my wardrobe, I have Commonwealth Games medals, I have an Asian Games bronze medal, but there is one space that is still empty, which is Is an Olympic medal.So, hopefully I will be able to fulfill my dream and that of the table tennis world, which I am also waiting for (winning a medal). Still, India has been performing brilliantly in recent years, especially since 2016, we have been performing very well," Sharath Kam said during an interaction organized by the Sports Authority of India.
I collaborate with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Table Tennis Federation of India.
Another reason for Sharath Kalam's confidence is the fact that India has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time in team competitions in the men's and women's categories.
“And this time, for the first time, we have qualified in the team event.With both teams qualifying, both men and women, it gives us the right kind of boost. And individually there is a feeling in the team events, the team also has a doubles rubber. In recent times, we have been performing very well on the doubles side, and as a team, we are doing very well.
"So hopefully in the team event, you know, we are keeping our fingers crossed but we hope it happens in Paris this time," Sharath Kamal said.
Sharath said the reason for his confidence is the recent progress made by the Indian teams
60 world rankings and two women in the top 50.
“Yes, we have really good bench strength and I am sure that in the coming years, especially in this Olympic Games and the next Olympic Games, India will have a strong team to build and hopefully we can win this Can emphasize.“We want to position ourselves at the international level, let's say, top eight in the world or even say, let's say top six in the world,” said the 41-year-old Chennai player. , who is a 10-time national champion, was awarded the Khel Ratna award in 2022 and the Padma Shri in 2019.
Sharath said he is currently preparing for the Paris Olympic Games in Germany and will return to India after a few weeks to prepare with his teammates, especially for the doubles combinations.
"Doubles is the most important rubber, I would say, on the team because you start off with doubles and once you get a lead there, you know, you have the power to potentially turn the event, turn the match. Good chance. So it is very important to train in doubles and of course, I am considering training in the doubles part as well, because it is something that I do well and I am good at it."At the same time, we are considering a number of options
, Manav and me. So, it remains to be seen which player will be in a good position for singles at the present time and who will pair well with the rest. So that will be our primary focus in the next few weeks,” Sharath said.
The next training camp for the Indian players will be held in Bangalore from June 7-17 and after that, they will have another training camp in July, possibly in Germany. “We will play under Olympic conditions (in that camp) with the same tables, balls and the same floors and be very close to the French border.Therefore the weather will also be almost the same. So we're hopeful that we'll be able to detect the double location," he said.
Sharath is also playing in the individual competitions, it will be a big smile for him in Paris which will last for the entire 14 day period. Sharath said his experience of playing in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, in which he played five to six matches every day, will help him maintain his chances.
It is also the medal missing from Sharath Kamal's wardrobe, which is filled with medals won at the Commonwealth Games, including three gold and silver medals at the 2022 edition in Birmingham and bronze medals at the Asian Games and Asian Championships.
"Yes. More than hope, it's a dream. So when you look at my wardrobe, I have Commonwealth Games medals, I have an Asian Games bronze medal, but there is one space that is still empty, which is Is an Olympic medal.So, hopefully I will be able to fulfill my dream and that of the table tennis world, which I am also waiting for (winning a medal). Still, India has been performing brilliantly in recent years, especially since 2016, we have been performing very well," Sharath Kam said during an interaction organized by the Sports Authority of India.
I collaborate with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Table Tennis Federation of India.
Another reason for Sharath Kalam's confidence is the fact that India has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time in team competitions in the men's and women's categories.
“And this time, for the first time, we have qualified in the team event.With both teams qualifying, both men and women, it gives us the right kind of boost. And individually there is a feeling in the team events, the team also has a doubles rubber. In recent times, we have been performing very well on the doubles side, and as a team, we are doing very well.
"So hopefully in the team event, you know, we are keeping our fingers crossed but we hope it happens in Paris this time," Sharath Kamal said.
Sharath said the reason for his confidence is the recent progress made by the Indian teams
60 world rankings and two women in the top 50.
“Yes, we have really good bench strength and I am sure that in the coming years, especially in this Olympic Games and the next Olympic Games, India will have a strong team to build and hopefully we can win this Can emphasize.“We want to position ourselves at the international level, let's say, top eight in the world or even say, let's say top six in the world,” said the 41-year-old Chennai player. , who is a 10-time national champion, was awarded the Khel Ratna award in 2022 and the Padma Shri in 2019.
Sharath said he is currently preparing for the Paris Olympic Games in Germany and will return to India after a few weeks to prepare with his teammates, especially for the doubles combinations.
"Doubles is the most important rubber, I would say, on the team because you start off with doubles and once you get a lead there, you know, you have the power to potentially turn the event, turn the match. Good chance. So it is very important to train in doubles and of course, I am considering training in the doubles part as well, because it is something that I do well and I am good at it."At the same time, we are considering a number of options
, Manav and me. So, it remains to be seen which player will be in a good position for singles at the present time and who will pair well with the rest. So that will be our primary focus in the next few weeks,” Sharath said.
The next training camp for the Indian players will be held in Bangalore from June 7-17 and after that, they will have another training camp in July, possibly in Germany. “We will play under Olympic conditions (in that camp) with the same tables, balls and the same floors and be very close to the French border.Therefore the weather will also be almost the same. So we're hopeful that we'll be able to detect the double location," he said.
Sharath is also playing in the individual competitions, it will be a big smile for him in Paris which will last for the entire 14 day period. Sharath said his experience of playing in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, in which he played five to six matches every day, will help him maintain his chances.
