Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Achanta Sharath Kamal
12/03/2025
Achanta Sharath Kamal officially retired from professional table tennis after competing in the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 in his hometown. He advanced to the Round of 16 with wins over Anirban Ghosh and Nicholas Lum before losing to Snehit Suravajjula. The event marked the end of his two-decade career spanning five Olympics, 13 Commonwealth medals including seven golds, and 10 national titles.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 187 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Loyola College, Chennai |
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| Educational Qualifications | B.Com. |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/07/2009 |
Family
| Father | Srinivasa Rao (former table tennis player and coach) |
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| Mother | Annapurna |
| Siblings | Brother - Rajath Kamal |
| Spouse | Sripoorni SK (housewife) |
| Children | They have a son and a daughter. |
Career
| Table Tennis |
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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Style Quotient
| Bikes Collection | Customized Royal Enfield bullet |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Achanta Sharath Kamal holds the record for winning the Senior National Championship in table tennis for nine consecutive years in India. | |
| 2. His father, Srinivasa Rao, and uncle, Muralidhar Rao, are esteemed figures in the table tennis community as players and coaches. | |
| 3. At just 15 years old, Sharath Kamal decided to pursue a career as a professional table tennis player instead of focusing on academics. | |
| 4. He clinched his first national title in table tennis in 2003. | |
| 5. In 2010, Sharath Kamal achieved victories at the US Open Table Tennis Men’s Championships and the Egypt Open singles competition. | |
| 6. He served as the flag bearer for the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. | |
| 7. He is the vice chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission. | |
| 8. He is the co-chair of the International Table Tennis Federation's Athletes Commission. |