Quick Info
| Profession | Table Tennis player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Achanta Sharath Kamal
12/03/2025
Achanta Sharath Kamal retired from professional table tennis after competing at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 in his hometown. The tournament marked the end of his two-decade international career, which included five Olympic appearances and major medal success at the Commonwealth Games and national level.
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Bio/Wiki
| Achanta Sharath Kamal is an Indian former professional table tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in Indian history. He is the first Indian male player to reach the third round in singles at the Olympics (Tokyo 2020) and the first Indian to win seven Commonwealth Games gold medals in table tennis. | |
| Achanta Sharath Kamal is an Indian former table tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in Indian history. He is the first Indian male player to reach the third round in singles at the Olympics (Tokyo 2020) and the first Indian to win seven Commonwealth Games gold medals in table tennis. |
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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sharathkamal/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/sharathkamal/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharath-kamal-achanta-11bb66241 |
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. |