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Table tennis great Sharath Kamal starts his farewell event with two wins in a day

CHENNAI: In what was a perfect start to his farewell event, Indian veteran Sharath Kamal was at his best at the WTT Star Contender on Thursday.

The Times of India

'Asiad medals in 2018 were my highest point' - Sharath Kamal

CHENNAI: Indian table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal will call time on a lengthy and illustrious career later this month. Also to go will be that iconic bandana, a permanent fixture in Indian sports over the past couple of decades.

The Times of India

TOISA 2024: Table Tennis stars up for top honours

NEW DELHI: India’s standout table tennis players, who performed exceptionally on the global stage last year, have secured nominations for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Known for their speed, precision, and relentless drive, these athletes will be celebrated in the men’s, women’s, and para table tennis…

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South Korea mistakenly introduced as North Korea at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

South Korea's sports ministry expressed regret on Saturday over a mistake during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony where its athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Paddler Harmeet Desai to open campaign against lower-ranked Jordanian rival

NEW DELHI: Harmeet Desai, an Indian table tennis player, will begin his Paris Olympics journey on Saturday, the first day of the tournament, facing Jordan's Zaid Abo Yaman in the preliminary round.

The Times of India

'I was pretty much surprised': Sharath Kamal on being named India's flagbearer at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Seasoned table tennis player Sharath Kamal expressed his astonishment upon learning that he had been selected as India's flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The decision came as a surprise to him, considering the presence of other notable athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, who clinched a gold medal…

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Paris 2024: Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to lead India in Olympic team debut

NEW DELHI: Veteran Sharath Kamal and world No. 24 Manika Batra have been chosen to lead the Indian men's and women's teams, respectively, at the Paris Games, marking the country's inaugural participation in Olympic team events.

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Sreeja Akula surpasses Manika as India No.1 TT player

Sreeja Akula rises to top Indian woman table tennis player, replacing Manika Batra in latest ITTF rankings.

The Hindu

Sharath Kamal jumps 54 places to be at 34 in ITTF rankings, in prime position for singles Olympic berth

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian table tennis player Sharath Kamal made a significant leap in the ITTF World Rankings, surging 54 places to claim the 34th spot. This rise comes on the heels of his impressive quarter-final finish at the Singapore Smash tournament last week.

The Times of India

Table tennis | Sharath’s dream run ends in quarterfinals

This is the best WTT tournament for Sharath in recent times.

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India's table tennis teams make historic Olympic cut for Paris 2024

CHENNAI: Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams created history by qualifying for team events at the upcoming Paris Olympics. While they couldn’t make the cut from the World Championships, it is their world rankings that helped them clinch the spots for the first time in Olympics.

The Times of India

Indian table tennis teams script history, qualify for Paris Olympics

Indian table tennis teams make history by qualifying for Olympics through World rankings, with tough decisions ahead for TTFI.

The Hindu

Table tennis: Indian teams qualify for Paris Olympics, script history

Indian men's and women's table tennis teams make history by qualifying for Olympics based on world rankings.

The Hindu

Indian men's, women's TT teams script history, qualify for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's and women's TT teams on Monday made history by securing their first-ever qualification for the Olympics based on world rankings.

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WTT Team Championships: Indian men, women paddlers enter pre-quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Harmeet Desai emerged victorious in the fifth round to lead the Indian men's team to the pre-quarterfinals, while the women's team comfortably advanced to the last-16 stage of the World Table Tennis Team Championships with a convincing 3-0 triumph on Wednesday.

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Indian men’s table tennis team loses to South Korea in World Championships

Busan India suffers 0-3 loss to South Korea at World Table Tennis Team Championships, Sharath Kamal leading the team.

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Table tennis | Sharath Kamal confident of Indian men’s TT team booking Paris ticket

Indian paddler Sharath Kamal confident of Indian men's team qualifying for Paris Olympics through World team table tennis championships.

The Times of India

IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president PT Usha 'exerted pressure', legend denies

NEW DELHI: Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful".

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Tamil Nadu Sports Science International Conclave concludes

TASCon 2023 concluded with panel discussion on 'Namma Champions - Scaling new heights in sports', featuring Sharath Kamal, Elavenil Valarivan, Prithvi Sekhar and Aarathy Kasturi Raj. Panelists discussed importance of sports science in modern athletes' career, with Elavenil saying it expedited her growth.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan storm into pre-quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Star India paddlers Manika Batra, Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan displayed dominant performances as the trio reached the pre-quarterfinals in the table tennis competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday.

The Times of India

Asian Games: Indian men's TT team loses 0-3 to South Korea in quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's table tennis team missed out on a bronze medal opportunity as they were defeated 3-0 by a second-string South Korean team in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday.

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Asian Games: Indian men's Table Tennis team advances to quarters, women's team bows out

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's table tennis team managed to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games, while the women's team faced elimination after a tough contest.

The Hindu

Asian Games 2023: India men’s and women’s teams advance in table tennis

India’s TT teams flex bench strength, top groups. Men beat Tajikistan 3-0, women topple Nepal. Harmeet, Manav, Manush, Divya, Ayhika & Sutirtha impress. Men aim to better 2018 bronze, women to improve on quarterfinal exit. Harmeet bullish about India's chances.

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India men's TT team starts Asian Games with 3-0 win over Yemen

Indian men's table tennis team beat Yemen 3-0 in Asian Games. Veteran Sharath Kamal, G. Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai won straight game victories. India to face Singapore in second Pool F match. Women's team to open campaign against Singapore

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Odds stacked against the Indian paddlers at the Hangzhou Asian Games

China dominates Asian TT Championships; India's medal hopes in Asiad rest on Sharath, Sathiyan, Manika. Team management optimistic of positive showing in Hangzhou; Manika's fitness key to India's prospects.

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