The 2022 Commonwealth Games saw Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan bag the silver medal in men’s doubles final match table tennis event at 2022 Commonwealth Games after losing 2-3 in the final against the English duo, know the results
English duo of Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford defeated Indian paddler duo of Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan in the table tennis men’s doubles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.
Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 Table Tennis Men’s Doubles Final Match Results, Score And India Medal Winners Tally
"I am very happy as it is my first medal in singles at Commonwealth Games. I dedicate this medal to my husband, family, coach and all countrymen," says Indian table tennis player Sonalben Patel after winning a bronze medal in #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/t1mWWpDDwf
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Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver medallist, Bhavina Patel has made India proud again. Congratulations Bhavina for winning gold in Para Table Tennis at #CommonwealthGames. You epitomise the triumph of spirit over obstacles. People should draw inspiration from your example.
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2022 Commonwealth Games 2022 Commonwealth Games – Men’s Doubles Table Tennis Final Results, Score, And Medal Winners
Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford competed against Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in an exciting encounter for the men’s doubles gold medal. The Englishmen overcame the Indian team 3-2, narrowly depriving them of the gold. After the first game, Sharath and Sathiyan were ahead, but the English team made a mistake. The Indian team was able to tie after game 4, however they fell short in the decider.
Sathiyan’s precise forehand shots helped India to grab a 1-0 lead in the gold medal match by winning the first game. In the second game, Drinkhall and Pitchford fought back and tied the score at 1-1. The third game, which featured the best rally of the match was easily won by the English pair but after changing their strategy in the fourth game, the Indians were able to force a decider.
Drinkhall and Pitchford, though, overcame a 4-4 tie to take a commanding six point advantage and earn six gold medal points in the fifth game. A loud cheer from the crowd was heard as they successfully converted the first one. The Indian team shook hands with its competitors, who had once more outperformed them on the day.
The full results of Men’s Singles Table Tennis at 2022 Commonwealth Games can be found here.
Men’s Doubles Semi-final Results (Saturday, August 6)
Liam Pitchford (ENG) 11 11 8 11
Paul Drinkhall (ENG)
Poh Shao Feng Ethan (SGP) 2 4 11 9
Clarence Chew (SGP)
Nicholas Lum (AUS) 11 9 12 1 8
Finn Liu (AUS)
Sharath Kamal (IND) 8 11 10 11 11
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (IND)
Men’s Doubles Bronze Medal Match Results (Sunday, August 7)
Poh Shao Feng Ethan / Clarence Chew (SGP) 11-4, 11-8, 8-11, 11-5 Nicholas Lum / Finn Liu (AUS)
Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Match Results (Sunday, August 7)
Liam Pitchford / Paul Drinkhall (ENG) 8-11, 11-8, 11-3, 7-11, 11-4 Sharath Kamal / Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (IND)
2022 Commonwealth Games Men’s Doubles Table Tennis Medal Winners
Despite a strong performance, Indian men’s doubles duo of Sharath Kamal & G Sathiyan had to settle for silver medal. English duo of Liam Pitchford & Paul Drinkhall defeated the Indian duo and claimed the gold medal.
| Medal | Players | Country |
| Gold | Paul Drinkhall | England |
| Liam Pitchford | ||
| Silver | Sharath Kamal | India |
| Sathiyan Gnanasekaran | ||
| Bronze | Poh Shao Feng Ethan | Singapore |
| Clarence Chew |
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