New Delhi: Achanta Sharat KamalThe Indian flag-bearer is gearing up for his fifth Olympic appearance in Paris. At 41, he continues to scale new milestones and firmly believes that his ‘best is yet to come’.
In 2022, Sharath showcased his exceptional skills in Birmingham Commonwealth GamesWhere he defied age expectations by winning three gold medals, one of which was in the men’s singles category.
However, he did not win any medal Asian Games Sharath played a key role in the Indian men’s team’s remarkable achievement in Hangzhou last year.
His last-16 finish at the World Championship Table Tennis The championship held in Busan in February helped him achieve a historic victory paris olympics Getting quota through world ranking.
“I am happy that I am scaling new heights with each passing year, besides improving physically and mentally. I hope the best is yet to come,” the top-seeded Indian told PTI.
“Highlighting one particular achievement from my career would not do justice to my other accomplishments. The bronze at the Asian Games (Jakarta 2018) and the gold at the Commonwealth Games are the two highest achievements of my career,” said Sharath, who has won 13 Commonwealth Games medals.
Sharath said, “I am sure that I have left no stone unturned. I have tried my best and I hope the results will be good.” Sharath has moved up from 88th to 34th in the world rankings. ITTF Ranking.
Sharath, now a seasoned athlete, first made her Olympic debut at the age of 21 during the Athens 2004 Games. With the return of her Italian coach, Massimo CostantiniHe cherishes the ambition of winning a medal in his upcoming Olympic appearance.
“At that time, I didn’t know what to do about it Olympics He said, “I am very happy. But I have moulded myself as a player and hopefully in my fifth Olympics, I will get a chance to win a medal. And once that happens, I will be completely satisfied with my career.”
The 66-year-old Costantini served two stints as the coach of the Indian team, first from 2009 to 2010 and then from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a key role in India’s remarkable achievements in two major multi-sport events.
Under his guidance, India won an unprecedented eight medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Following this success, the team won two bronze medals at the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia, further strengthening their position at the international level.
“He brings a lot of confidence to himself and the team. That’s something I needed because a lot of us are working individually. But how can we do it together, Max is helping us achieve that.”
But Sharath admitted the reality is that reaching the podium will be an “uphill task”.
“It’s going to be very tough, and we’re obviously 14th or 15th, which makes the task even more difficult. But, we’re also optimistic because the way we’re all playing, it feels like that.”
He said, “Girls will go very far in the Olympics, boys also want the same. We want to do the same.”
He further added that he has learnt ‘periodisation’ or systematic training, as this time he wants to apply this knowledge.
“That has helped me a lot in preparation – understanding my body and mind. Periodisation is something I have learnt over the years, and I am trying to put that knowledge into practice in Paris,” he added.
“I’m not getting any younger any day now. Age is not on my side, and I have to make sure I can turn back time. That’s something I’m trying to get better at for this Olympics,” he said.
Sharath has undergone several tests to improve his performance through sports science. These tests include genetic scans and bone density scans.
“The main purpose was to make sure I don’t make any mistakes about what I need to do. For example, if I have an intolerance to a substance, how to stay away from it and to get the best knowledge of sports science,” he explained.
“I didn’t have much access to sports science before Tokyo, and that’s when I realised it could help us get better. That’s why we do these tests to make sure even small changes go a long way, especially in a situation like the Olympics.”
Sharath recently completed a month-long training program in Germany, where he focused a lot on polishing his technical skills. During the four-week session, he devoted a lot of time to refining his technique and improving various aspects of his game.
“There I focused a lot on working on my technical aspects and improving my skills and I tried to practice with different levels of players in different situations. That helped me a lot and now it’s time to put all of that (learnings) into practice,” he said in an interaction organised by Timelinks.
In 2022, Sharath showcased his exceptional skills in Birmingham Commonwealth GamesWhere he defied age expectations by winning three gold medals, one of which was in the men’s singles category.
However, he did not win any medal Asian Games Sharath played a key role in the Indian men’s team’s remarkable achievement in Hangzhou last year.
His last-16 finish at the World Championship Table Tennis The championship held in Busan in February helped him achieve a historic victory paris olympics Getting quota through world ranking.
“I am happy that I am scaling new heights with each passing year, besides improving physically and mentally. I hope the best is yet to come,” the top-seeded Indian told PTI.
“Highlighting one particular achievement from my career would not do justice to my other accomplishments. The bronze at the Asian Games (Jakarta 2018) and the gold at the Commonwealth Games are the two highest achievements of my career,” said Sharath, who has won 13 Commonwealth Games medals.
Sharath said, “I am sure that I have left no stone unturned. I have tried my best and I hope the results will be good.” Sharath has moved up from 88th to 34th in the world rankings. ITTF Ranking.
Sharath, now a seasoned athlete, first made her Olympic debut at the age of 21 during the Athens 2004 Games. With the return of her Italian coach, Massimo CostantiniHe cherishes the ambition of winning a medal in his upcoming Olympic appearance.
“At that time, I didn’t know what to do about it Olympics He said, “I am very happy. But I have moulded myself as a player and hopefully in my fifth Olympics, I will get a chance to win a medal. And once that happens, I will be completely satisfied with my career.”
The 66-year-old Costantini served two stints as the coach of the Indian team, first from 2009 to 2010 and then from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a key role in India’s remarkable achievements in two major multi-sport events.
Under his guidance, India won an unprecedented eight medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Following this success, the team won two bronze medals at the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia, further strengthening their position at the international level.
“He brings a lot of confidence to himself and the team. That’s something I needed because a lot of us are working individually. But how can we do it together, Max is helping us achieve that.”
But Sharath admitted the reality is that reaching the podium will be an “uphill task”.
“It’s going to be very tough, and we’re obviously 14th or 15th, which makes the task even more difficult. But, we’re also optimistic because the way we’re all playing, it feels like that.”
He said, “Girls will go very far in the Olympics, boys also want the same. We want to do the same.”
He further added that he has learnt ‘periodisation’ or systematic training, as this time he wants to apply this knowledge.
“That has helped me a lot in preparation – understanding my body and mind. Periodisation is something I have learnt over the years, and I am trying to put that knowledge into practice in Paris,” he added.
“I’m not getting any younger any day now. Age is not on my side, and I have to make sure I can turn back time. That’s something I’m trying to get better at for this Olympics,” he said.
Sharath has undergone several tests to improve his performance through sports science. These tests include genetic scans and bone density scans.
“The main purpose was to make sure I don’t make any mistakes about what I need to do. For example, if I have an intolerance to a substance, how to stay away from it and to get the best knowledge of sports science,” he explained.
“I didn’t have much access to sports science before Tokyo, and that’s when I realised it could help us get better. That’s why we do these tests to make sure even small changes go a long way, especially in a situation like the Olympics.”
Sharath recently completed a month-long training program in Germany, where he focused a lot on polishing his technical skills. During the four-week session, he devoted a lot of time to refining his technique and improving various aspects of his game.
“There I focused a lot on working on my technical aspects and improving my skills and I tried to practice with different levels of players in different situations. That helped me a lot and now it’s time to put all of that (learnings) into practice,” he said in an interaction organised by Timelinks.
