Birmingham [UK]July 27 (ANI): Table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal on Wednesday said that she has a special connection with the Commonwealth Games because of how people came to know about her after her performance in the 2006 edition in Melbourne.
The Indian table tennis contingent reached Birmingham where it is currently practicing for challenges in Birmingham. CWG 2022 is scheduled to start from Thursday.
“In 2006, when I won the medal for the first time, people started getting to know me. I have a special association with the Commonwealth Games. I have won medals every time I have played in this event and hopefully I will be able to do the same this time as well and make my country proud,” Achanta told ANI.
Achanta said this edition will be her fifth Commonwealth Games.
“I’ve been around for a long time. The competition is really good. We have good players in Canada, England, Nigeria and Singapore. I hope we come back with a medal.”
He said that this is the strongest table tennis team India has ever produced.
Gnanasekaran Sathiyan, on the other hand, is also excited to represent the country in its second Commonwealth Games.
“We are all ready, hoping to give our best. We have a good chance in all events with strong men’s and women’s teams. Table team has been performing well for some time now. I am in good confidence and looking forward to finding momentum in the Commonwealth Games.”
The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 is being held from 28 July to 8 August. (ANI)
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