Commonwealth Games medalist and a legend in table tennis said that winning three golds and one silver and receiving the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2022 was the best way to end the year. Sharath Kamal is also a Commonwealth Games medalist.
On November 30, President Droupadi Murmu will present the CWG gold medalist with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the nation’s highest sporting honor, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ highest sporting award for India.
Last year, it changed its name from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.
The 2022 Birmingham Games and my career are both slowly approaching their zenith at this point.
These three medals were mine. Three gold and one silver. I could not have asked for a better 2022, and this is the best way to win the Khel Ratna award. The government recognizes me in this way. After 30 years of sports, I have finally achieved my goal of becoming the nation’s best athlete, which makes me very happy. At first, I was the best Table Tennis player.
I have gradually grown to the point where I am the nation’s best spokesperson over the years. Achanta Sharath Kamal told ANI, “I am really happy to get the award now.”
According to Olympics.com, Kamal will succeed Manika Batra as the second TT player to receive the honor. The 40-year-old has had a fantastic 2022, winning three gold medals and one silver
Receiving an award in front of loved ones. I’m really excited to go in the evening and be there because my wife and a few friends are also present. Participate in the ceremony and enjoy the moment with loved ones,” the CWG champion stated.
India’s national sports awards selection committee, which recommended 11 players last year and five in 2020, has only nominated him for the award this year.
When asked about the time he reached the top 50 worldwide rankings and won gold at the Commonwealth Games, Kamal stated that he has a fantastic career and has come a long way.
to play the sport professionally between the ages of 15 and 16, I wanted to be the best Indian player.
So, at that time, it was like breaking into the world’s top 50 or winning a Commonwealth gold, but I’ve won seven gold medals over such a long and successful career.” It really makes me happy that I’ve come this far,” he continued.
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