India has chance for medal in Olympics, says ace paddler

Ace table tennis player A Sharath Kamal, who starred in Chennai Lions' triumph in the UTT League recently, said on Monday that India had a chance of winning a medal at next year's Olympics in Tokyo.

"The focus now is on the Olympics next year and we have a chance of winning a medal in the doubles. A lot will depend on the draw," he said at a felicitation event for Chennai Lions here.

He recalled the memorable moments that defined his team's success journey.

Sharing his thoughts on India's medal-winning prospects at next year's Olympics, Sharath said table tennis in India is heading in the right direction.

A day after PV Sindhu emerged as the World Champion, Sharath said a similar effort from the TT contingent next year would go a long way towards popularising the sport.

Asked to point out the turning point, the ace paddler highlighted the team's come-from-behind win in the last four stage against Goa Challengers.

Sharath Kamal said he would be playing in the Asian ...