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Shams Mulani: Consistent Performer Knocking on the Door of Indian Team

Shams Mulani: Consistent Performer Knocking on the Door of Indian Team

By October 5, 2024 0

Shams Mulani, the Mumbai all-rounder, has been a consistent performer on the domestic circuit for the past three seasons. Despite missing out on the first round of the Duleep Trophy, Mulani made an immediate impact when he got his opportunity. In his first match for India A, he top-scored with 89 and took four wickets to set up their win over India D. In the next match against India C, he scored a crucial 44 and took three wickets.

Mulani’s performances in the Duleep Trophy have put him in contention for a place in the Indian team. However, the 27-year-old is focused on his performance and helping his team win.

“My target always is to help the team win. Personal milestones will come and go, but the more important thing is the team’s win,” Mulani said. “Personally, I would like to do what I am continuing to do for the past three seasons where I’ve been picking up wickets and scoring runs. I must be ready for whatever opportunity I get. For that, I need to score runs and take wickets-…just keep knocking on the door.”

Mulani’s consistent performances have not gone unnoticed. He was included in the India A squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. This is a great opportunity for Mulani to showcase his skills and push for a place in the Indian team.

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Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to Lead India at Asian Table Tennis Championships

Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra to Lead India at Asian Table Tennis Championships

By September 4, 2024 0

Indian Table Tennis Squad Announced for Asian Championships

Veteran Sharath Kamal and star player Manika Batra will lead the Indian contingent at the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from October 7 to 13.

The Indian Table Tennis Federation (TTFI) has named a strong squad for the tournament, which will serve as a crucial qualification event for the World Table Tennis Championships and the Asian Games.

The men’s team, captained by Sharath Kamal, includes Manav Thakkar, Harmeet Desai, G. Sathiyan, and Manush Shah. The women’s team, led by Manika Batra, comprises Sreeja Akula, Ayhika Mukherjee, Diya Chital, and Sutirtha Mukherjee.

The selection process was based on world ranking, international experience, and performance at the national level. The Indian team has been training under the guidance of foreign expert Massimo Constantini, who has been working to enhance their skills and strategies.

“I am hopeful they will put their best foot forward in the Astana championships,” said Constantini.

The Indian team had a successful outing at the Paris Olympics, with the women’s team reaching the quarterfinals and the men’s team losing to China in the round of 16. It was the first time that India qualified for team events at the Olympics.

The Asian Championships hold significant importance for the Indian team as it provides an opportunity to qualify for major international tournaments. The team will be aiming to perform well and secure a berth in the World Table Tennis Championships and the Asian Games.

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Legendary Shooter Peter Wilson Eyes Indian Coaching Job for 2028 Olympics

Legendary Shooter Peter Wilson Eyes Indian Coaching Job for 2028 Olympics

By August 17, 2024 0

Legendary double trap marksman Peter Wilson, who guided his compatriot Nathan Hales to trap gold at the recent Paris Olympics, has expressed interest in coaching the Indian shooting team for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Wilson, 37, is a decorated shooter who won a gold medal in double trap at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the youngest competitor to achieve this feat. He holds the world record in double trap and transitioned to shooting after a snowboarding accident prevented him from playing cricket.

After double trap was removed from the Olympic program, Wilson turned to coaching the Great Britain trap team. His most notable success came in Paris, where his protégé Nathan Hales won gold with an Olympic record, ending a 12-year drought for Great Britain in the event.

Wilson has expressed his desire to work with the Indian team, both the senior squad for the LA Games and the juniors for the next 8-12 years. He emphasized his unwavering pursuit of success and his belief that continental championships like the Asian Games and World Cups are stepping stones towards Olympic glory.

Wilson’s coaching credentials are impeccable. He was trained by the legendary Ahmad Al Maktoum, a member of the Dubai royal family and the 2004 Athens Olympics gold medalist in double trap. India’s Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore finished second behind Al Maktoum in Athens.

India has been without a foreign trap coach for some time, with most shooters at the Paris Olympics relying on personal coaches. Marcello Dradi of Italy was the last trap coach hired by the Sports Authority of India and the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

NRAI secretary-general Sultan Singh confirmed that Wilson’s CV has been received and that a decision on the coaching setup for all shooting events will be made soon. He indicated that the selection committee may meet before the NRAI president’s election on September 14 if necessary.

Other potential candidates for the job include Daniele Di Spigno, Italy’s double trap stalwart, and David Kostelecky, the personal coach of Indian trap shooter Rajeshwari Kumari. However, the NRAI is committed to selecting the best coach available to meet the team’s requirements.

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Indian Table Tennis Team Aims to Upset Top Teams at Paris Olympics

Indian Table Tennis Team Aims to Upset Top Teams at Paris Olympics

By July 25, 2024 0

Indian table tennis star Harmeet Desai believes that the Indian team has the potential to upset any team at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Desai, who played a crucial role in India’s gold medal victories in the team competition at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, expressed confidence in the team’s preparations and their ability to perform at their best in the French capital.

The Indian TT contingent made history earlier this year when both the men’s and women’s teams qualified for the Olympics for the first time. The preparatory camps, held in Bengaluru and Saarbrucken, Germany, focused on developing the perfect combinations for the team events at the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

“On a given day, I think we really have a very good chance of beating any team. We have won against top teams in the world in the past and it is possible this time also if we give our best. In the Olympics, if all three of us can put on the best show then anything is possible,” said Desai in an interview with Ultimate Table Tennis.

Desai is part of the Indian men’s team along with Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manav Thakkar, and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. He will also be competing in the individual events. Desai’s confidence stems from the fact that the Indian men’s team had defeated the mighty Japan in the quarterfinals to clinch the bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

Speaking about the rise of Indian table tennis on the world stage, Desai credited the central government’s various schemes and the launch of Ultimate Table Tennis in 2017 for the development of the sport. “UTT has helped us get more experience and exposure to play with international players and get guidance from foreign coaches. That was not the case before 2017. So, this kind of experience has helped the players get more self-belief and perform well in the international arena,” he said.

The Indian men’s team will face China in the opening round while the women’s team will open their campaign against Romania. The individual events will be played from July 27 to August 4, whereas the team events are scheduled from August 5 to 10.

After the Paris Olympics, India’s representatives at the Games and upcoming talent from the country will rub shoulders against each other and some international stars in the Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, scheduled to take place in Chennai from August 22 to September 7.

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