10-time nationwide table-tennis champion Sharath Kamal withdrew from the thirty sixth National Games as a result of a decrease again damage.
He was main 7-11, 12-10, 11-8, 6-1 within the quarterfinal match in opposition to Soumyajit Ghosh.
Having participated in a historic Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the place he gained three gold and one silver, Sharath was the visiting favourite on the National Games.
Sharath Kamal has withdrawn from the National Games as a result of a again damage. He was main 2–1 within the quarter-finals in opposition to Soumyajit Ghosh and 6–1 within the fourth sport. pic.twitter.com/u5w7n5jQHe
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“It is not a serious injury. He had cramps in his lower back and with rest, should get better in 48 hours,” his physio stated.
After the Commonwealth Games, Sharath admitted that he didn’t practice a lot for the National Games. He had additionally earlier introduced that he wouldn’t take part within the upcoming World TT Table Tennis Team Championships which goes to be held in Chengdu, China from 30 September.
In his absence, G Sathiyan will lead the crew for the primary time.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
