CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Star Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has become the first player from India to get elected in the Athletes’ Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Athletes’ Commission is the voice of table tennis athletes in the federation, allowing an avenue for them to advocate for themselves directly to the ITTF leadership. To further reinforce the voice of athletes and provide overall support, the ITTF also established an Entourage working group.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Achanta Sharath Kamal. Achanta Sharath Kamal was the first Indian table tennis player ever to become nine times senior national champion as of January 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -International Table Tennis Federation - Home of Table Tennis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Achanta Sharath Kamal was born on July 12, 1982, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a city known for its table tennis prowess and multiple national champions.