UTT has been a boon for youngsters: Sharath

FROM winning India’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games to gearing up to feature in his fifth Asian Games in September, A Sharath Kamal has seen it all in table tennis. His longevity has led to many memorable moments. With the latest season of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), he is looking forward to adding one more feather to his illustrious cap.

- KALYANI MANGALE

“It’s quite fulfilling,” the Chennai Lions captain told this daily. “It is satisfying that my journey has helped other youngsters. That is also a reason why I have been able to continue playing for a long time. I always kept feeling like one of the ways I can contribute to Indian table tennis is to lead by example.”

In this season, he is mentoring the young players on and off the court. “For the youngsters, it’s a great platform for them to eat, sleep, and talk all things table tennis with seasoned players. That gives you insights on how to take one’s game ahead.”