Sharath Kamal

March 5, 2025 2:43 PM

India’s Table Tennis icon Sharath Kamal to retire after WTT star contender in Chennai

Five-time Olympian and India’s one of the most decorated table tennis player, Achanta Sharath Kamal, has announced his retirement from the sport. The upcoming WTT Star Contender in Chennai will mark the end of his illustrious career, making it his final appearance in India colours. At 42, Sharath Kamal leaves behind a legacy as a 10-time national champion and the country’s top-ranked men’s singles player, currently placed 42nd in the WTT rankings. Reflecting on his career, Sharath said d...

Floating parade to herald Paris Olympics, India will strive to improve Tokyo tally

The French capital is gearing up for a groundbreaking start to the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the Seine River this Friday at 11:00 pm IST. The floating parade will leave from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and end at the Trocadero, where the remaining elements of Olympic protocol and the final shows will take place. The program is scheduled to last more than three hours. In a first for Olympic history, the traditional Parade of Nati...