India’s healthcare system has stumbled badly in the wake of the second COVID-19 wave with the country reporting an average of three lakh new positive cases and 2000 deaths on a regular basis recently. India’s current COVID numbers stand at over 18 million positive cases with more than 200 thousand casualties.
Sharath Kamal, who will be making his fourth Olympic appearance, said though it is not the best way and atmosphere to prepare for the event, the players have to accept the reality and do the job at hand. Sharath Kamal is currently training in Chennai.
Tokyo Olympics won’t be the same as previous editions
Unlike the previous editions, the Tokyo Olympics won’t be same as far as the Olympic Village is concerned, thanks to the deadly coronavirus. There will be several protocols in place, athletes this time will be restricted from meeting others – some of whom had planned to meet their idols.
After some indifferent performances at the WTT Contender Series in Doha, India turned the tables at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers with Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra becoming the first Indian mixed doubles pair to qualify for the Olympics.
Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra complementing each other well
The 38-year-old Sharath Kamal has reiterated that mixed doubles is India’s best bet at the Tokyo Olympics and that things are on the right track. With 16 pairs in the event, the Indian duo need three wins to assure themselves of an Olympic medal.
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