It has been an inspiring journey for Sreeja Akula as she made it to the Paris Olympic Games from the by-lanes of Naveennagar in the City, where she once trained in the one-room Global Table Tennis Academy under the tutelage of Somnath Ghosh with just one table available!
The 25-year-old two-time National champion is part of the Indian women’s team which made it to the Games and is also the first paddler from Telangana to achieve this feat.
“It’s a testament of the dedication and synergy between a coach and an athlete,” said Sreeja, expressing gratitude to Somnath for his unwavering support. Sreeja wants her coach to be present during her individual event at the Olympics, underscoring the importance of his presence and guidance.
