'Need A System To Consistently Produce Champions': Sharath Kamal On Indian Table Tennis

Sharath Kamal

Veteran paddler Sharath Kamal believes Indian table tennis needs a well-defined system to help young talent make a successful leap to the senior level

 Veteran paddler Sharath Kamal believes Indian table tennis needs a well-defined system to help young talent make a successful leap to the senior level. While recent results have been encouraging, the 43-year-old insists that promise alone is not enough without a system that supports long-term growth. "We can't rely on one-off stars, we need a structure that consistently produces champions," Sharath told . "There's a lot of young talent, but the key issue lies in the transition…unless we put the right systems in place, we won't see junior champions turn into senior champions." India clinched three bronze medals at the 2024 Asian Championships, including a historic first in women's doubles by Ayhika and Sutirtha Mukherjee, and a maiden bronze in the women's team event.