Better late than by no means: Table Tennis famous person Sharath Kamal after profitable Khel Ratna award aged 40

India’s desk tennis famous person Sharath Kamal stated it’s higher late than by no means after profitable the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The 40-year-old acquired the award in recognition for his exploits on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the place he gained 4 medals for India.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 5, 2022 23:36 IST

Kamal awarded Khel Ratna on the age of 40 (PTI)

By India Today Web Desk: India’s desk tennis famous person Sharath Kamal stated it’s higher late than by no means after profitable the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The 40-year-old acquired the award in recognition for his exploits on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the place he gained 4 medals for India.

Speaking to PTI, Kamal stated that it’s a very proud second for him, insisting it’s higher late than by no means.

“It’s a very proud second. At this age getting this award, inspiring so many thousands and thousands throughout completely different sports activities is basically great. It’s come fairly late in my profession however higher late than by no means,” stated Kamal.

The desk tennis star went on to thank his teaching and help employees, saying his rise after coming back from harm has been constant.

“For the amount of sacrifice and the work I have put in, especially post-2015 the second stage of my career — the Sharath Kamal 2.0 post the hamstring injury, the rise has been consistent and growing exponentially. I am really happy and I would like to thank my coaches and my support staff,” Kamal added.

The 40-year-old stated he’s trying ahead to the Paris Olympics and goals to win one other medal for India in desk tennis.

“I am looking forward to the Paris Olympics and this will really encourage me. Of course, the CWG and Tokyo have given me the right direction to get into Paris, and hopefully, a medal there will be the best thing that can happen to any sportsperson’s life,” stated Kamal.

Finally, Kamal stated his sporting journey has been lengthy and tedious, insisting that he’s actually having fun with it now.

“The journey has been really long and tedious and I am really enjoying it now. The fact that only one Khel Ratna is given this year without a doubt in the committee, I really felt proud of that decision,” Kamal added.

Besides the Khel Ratna, the awards committee additionally really helpful 25 athletes for this yr’s Arjuna awards.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Nov 5, 2022