Bengaluru, Dec. 15 -- In a hall filled with the quiet hum of ambition at the JAIN Global Campus, Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal stood as more than a champion-he was a living testament to perseverance, balance, and the power of structured support.

Monday's event, officially marking the unveiling of new sports initiatives, unfolded as a larger reflection on India's evolving sporting landscape.

Sharath Kamal, a five-time Olympian and India's flag bearer at Paris, spoke of creating ecosystems where athletes, coaches, and support staff could flourish, while education remains an inseparable part of an athlete's journey.

"Whether or not India hosts the Olympics in 2036, I am confident that with the right support, structured training, ...