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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

78-member Indian contingent to take part in Athletes' Parade during Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

NEW DELHI: The Indian delegation participating in the Athletes' Parade at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday will consist of 78 athletes and officials representing 12 sports.

The Times of India

For India's table tennis great Sharath Kamal, running into Roger Federer tops favourite Olympic memories

Achanta Sharath Kamal, India's table tennis star and flagbearer for the upcoming Paris Olympics, reminisced about his remarkable journey across five Olympic appearances.

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'Best is yet to come', feels Sharath Kamal ahead of his fifth Olympics

NEW DELHI: Achanta Sharath Kamal, the Indian flagbearer, is gearing up for his fifth Olympic appearance in Paris. At 41 years old, he continues to reach new milestones and firmly believes that his 'best is yet to come'.

The Times of India

Beijing Olympics flag-bearer Rathore asked me to walk alongside him at the opening ceremony, I cannot describe how proud I felt: Paris Games flag-bearer designate Sharath Kamal

Achanta Sharath Kamal, the elder statesman of Indian table tennis straddles his twin roles as emerging sports administrator and rejuvenated paddler with equal aplomb.

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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Asian Table Tennis Championship: Indian men's team advance to semifinals, assures medal

Indian men's table tennis team on Monday cruised to the semifinals of the ongoing Asian Table Tennis Championship 2023 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UTT: Sharath Kamal guides Chennai Lions to big win

NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis stalwart Achanta Sharath Kamal delivered a spectacular performance to defeat the country's top-ranked men's singles player Harmeet Desai as Chennai Lions defeated Goa Challengers 11-4 in UTT Season 4 on Saturday.

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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to lead India's TT squad at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India's 10-member table tennis squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games in September-October has been announced, with Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra leading the team. The objective is to replicate the historic success achieved in the previous edition.

The Times of India

Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra out of WTT Zagreb Contender; India's challenge in singles ends

ZAGREB: Top Indian paddlers Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra lost their respective pre-quarterfinal matches as the country's challenge in the singles events of the WTT Contender ended here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Asian Games is the immediate target but the main goal is Paris Olympics, says Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has revealed that preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics will commence with the fourth season of Ultimate Table Tennis, scheduled to take place in Pune from July 13 to July 30.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' protest has underlined need for athlete commission in all NSFs: Sharath Kamal

NEW DELHI: Table tennis great and vice-chairperson of IOA's Athletes Commission Achanta Sharath Kamal says the ongoing protests by India's wrestlers has underlined the need for an athletes' body in all National Sports Federations (NSFs).

The Times of India

TTFI to set up National Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru SAI

BENGALURU: With Indian table tennis reaching new heights, thanks to the exploits of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra, the national federation is all set to start a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) at the SAI South Centre.

The Times of India

Manika wins all her matches, Sharath crashes out of WTT Contender

PANAJI: Manika Batra headlined an impressive Indian performance at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Goa, winning her three matches across categories, here on Wednesday.

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WTT Star Contender Goa: Manika Batra registers three victories in a day for India

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian paddler Manika Batra starred on the opening day of the main draw of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Goa as she registered three wins across formats at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji.

The Times of India

Sreeja, Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra qualify for WTTC Finals

LUSAIL: Birmingham Commonwealth Games mixed doubles gold medallist Sreeja Akula, table tennis stalwart Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra qualified for the singles events of the Durban World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) Finals in May, overcoming strong challenges in the Round-of-16 matches of the Asian WTTC Continental Stage 2023 tournament…

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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra overcome administrative crisis to light up table tennis scene

NEW DELHI: The age-defying Achanta Sharath Kamal sizzled on and off the court while Manika Batra achieved another first for Indian table tennis despite the administrative crisis the sport had to endure over the past 12 months.

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Mary Kom elected chairman, Sharath vice-chairman of athletes commission; Gagan, Sindhu part of General Assembly with voting rights

NEW DELHI: There was an element of surprise when the chairman and vice-chairman of the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) athletes commission were elected here on Tuesday. It was widely expected that Gagan Narang and P V Sindhu would occupy the two top posts. Instead, Mary Kom was elected as the…

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Achanta Sharath Kamal to receive Khel Ratna on November 30

NEW DELHI: Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour, from President Droupadi Murmu on November 30 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

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TT legend Sharath Kamal recommended for Khel Ratna, Lakshya Sen in Arjuna list

NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis’ warhorse Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Friday recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the selection committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice AM Khanwilkar.

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After three CWG gold medals, my motivation level has shot up: Sharath Kamal

CHENNAI: It wasn't an easy journey for Achanta Sharath Kamal over the last two and half years due to the global pandemic. He is 40 now and has achieved a lot in his career. There was always the option of letting it go, no one would have complained, but Sharath…

The Times of India

CWG 2022: 'Like old wine, Sharath Kamal's value increases with time'

They say it's easy to become a champion, but harder to stay one. Achanta Sharath Kamal has stayed a champion for a long, long time now. He has not only represented the country for over 20 years, but also continues to remain India's main hope in any international tournament.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: Sharath Kamal's legend grows by the day

Evergreen table tennis star, all of 40 and still going strong, wins singles gold after 16 long years

The Hindu

CWG 2022 | Badminton, table tennis stars dazzle on final day; India finishes 4th with 22 gold

India wrapped up its 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign with 61 medals to finish a creditable fourth

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CWG 2022: Capsule of India's gold medal winners

BIRMINGHAM: With a rich haul of 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze) at this edition of the Commonwealth Games here, the Birmingham Games turned out to be one of the most memorable editions for the 210-strong Indian contingent.

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