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Table Tennis General

Just how good is Sharath Kamal?

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The Indian table tennis legend has a glittering history. Fresh from his gold at the men’s singles table tennis event at CWG 2022, here are some numbers that summarize just how extraordinary this 40-year-olds career has been.

1 : With only one day off at the CWG 2022, Sharath has shown how relentless his game is. After 3 matches in 4 hours on 6th August, the unstoppable veteran emerged victorious with 2 medals.

4: With 4 medals at this years CWG ( men’s singles – gold, mixed doubles – gold, men’s doubles – silver, men’s team event – gold), Sharath’s achievements alone ranks India 16th out of 72 nations.

7 : With 7 gold medals at the CWG in total, Sharath alone could again help India rank 23rd for most gold medals in CWG history.

13 : His total medal tally from the CWG – 13 – is an impressive feat in light of the combined 17 medals won by the table tennis team (including team events) at CWG 2022.

19: With a victory in 19/21 matches at the CWG 2022, Sharath’s win rate is 90.4%.

21: This is the age gap between the youngest member of the Indian table tennis contingent (19-year-old Diya Chitale) and Sharath , who is showing no signs of slowing down.

40 : Sharath’s age. In his 40 years he has won 10 national titles, had a career best world ranking of 30, won innumerable medals in the global arena and been a shining inspiration for Indian table tennis. While he has often raised the question of retirement, Sharath Kamal is going strong.