Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Indian Table Tennis Champion, India
Overview
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran brings valuable perspective as Indian Table Tennis Champion at India. In this interview, conducted as part of the CCIFI Young Talents Program 2025, Sathiyan shares insights on athlete experience, training ecosystem. The conversation highlights key learnings from Paris 2024 and their relevance to India's potential Olympic bid for 2036.
Key Insight
“Long-term performance requires continuous access to infrastructure, coaching, and international exposure.”
Highlights
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Long-term performance requires continuous access to infrastructure, coaching, and international exposure.
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Emphasizes that athlete development is a long-term investment requiring sustained support systems.
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Highlights international exposure as essential for competing at the highest levels.
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