The Malad resident was welcomed by a huge group of table tennis lovers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Andheri yesterday, including his father Shankar and elder brother Sachin, a former coach of India's junior team
Sanil Shetty with his father Shankar at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Andheri yesterday. Pic/ Datta Kumbhar
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Mumabi paddler Sanil Shetty, who was named in place of alleged rape accused Soumyajit Ghosh for this year's Commonwealth Games Down Under, grabbed the opportunity with both hands returning with a gold (men's team event) and bronze (men's doubles) from Gold Coast yesterday.
The Malad resident was welcomed by a huge group of table tennis lovers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Andheri yesterday, including his father Shankar and elder brother Sachin, a former coach of India's junior team. "This reception feels good. I never expected it," said Sanil, who cut a cake with teammate Madhurika Patkar at the airport.
Sanil's next challenge is the World Championships in Sweden (April 29-May 7) followed by the Asian Games in Jakarta [August 18-September 2]. "At the World Championships, our target is to enter the quarter-finals. I feel we can even create history at the Asian Games," said Sanil.
Meanwhile, a smiling Shetty Sr said: "It was a surprise that Sanil was included in the team at the 11th hour. He has trained very hard and now, he is part of history."
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