Sharath Kamal Named First Indian Ambassador for ITTF Foundation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 11th day of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season five at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium |
| Key Announcement | Sharath Kamal named first Indian ambassador of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation |
| Attendees | Her Highness Zeina Shaban (Princess of Jordan, two-time Olympian), Vita Dani (Chairperson of UTT) |
| Sharath Kamal's Career | Five-time Olympian, male flag-bearer for India at recent Paris Olympics, elected to ITTF's Athlete's Commission in November 2022 |
| Commonwealth Games | Holds record for most medals in table tennis in Commonwealth Games history (13 medals, including 3 gold at 2022 Birmingham Games) |
| Ambassadorial Role | ITTF approached Sharath last week, involves travel, event attendance, and promotional table tennis |
| Social Development | Collaborated with Madras Seva Sadan, taught table tennis to children of daily-wage laborers pre-Covid |
| Current Engagement | Captain of Chennai Lions in ongoing UTT season |
| Significance | Elevates India's global table tennis profile, enhances ITTF Foundation's reach, potential for grassroots development |