Chennai, March 5 -- India's most decorated table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal announced his retirement from the sport, declaring that the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, which is slated to take place from March 25, will be his last as a professional player.

In an emotional message, the Khel Ratna recipient said the hometown hero had begun his career in Chennai and would end it here, with the prestigious Star Contender serving as his swansong.

Competing amongst a roster of global stars, the WTT Star Contender Chennai, co-organised by Stupa and Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), will serve as a fitting farewell for Sharath, who has redefined India's stature within the sport and inspired countless others.

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