Date:01/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/01/stories/2008080156752000.htm

Sport - Table Tennis

Sharath doubtful

CHENNAI: India’s top player Sharath Kamal will be a doubtful starter for the inter-institutional table tennis championship beginning on August 2 at Nagpur.

Sharath, who reached the city on Thursday told The Hindu, “I slipped and fell while playing in Barcelona. It’s a slight strain in the right knee. The doctor said that I should be alright in a few days.”

Sharath will leave for Nagpur on Friday. Recounting his training experience in France and Barcelona, Sharath said, “it’s one of the best training stints I’ve had in a long time. I have pretty much improved on all aspects of my game. I can feel it. I play at a higher speed and at a much higher level.” — Principal Correspondent