Rules are rules: Sharath on Manika’s omission
Table tennis player Sharath Kamal defended the Table Tennis Federation of India's selection policy regarding the omission of Manika Batra from the Asian Games squad. He emphasized that rules must be followed consistently and cannot be bypassed for individual stature.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between merit-based selection criteria and the inclusion of star athletes in national sports governance.
Iconic paddler Sharath Kamal said the Table Tennis Federation of India’s selection policy could be debated and reviewed going forward, but not after the national team for the Asian Games has been announced.
The article reports on a public statement by an athlete regarding federation policy without taking a side or using loaded language.
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