After CWG exploits, Kamal eyes medal at Asian Games

India's ace paddler Sharath Kamal says he is in the "best phase" of his career and is eyeing a medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

The continental showpiece is scheduled to be held in Indonesian capital Jakarta and Palembang from August 18 to September 2.

"We are in the final phase of our preparations, the last two months which will see us play a lot of matches, UTT is here, after this the Australia and Korea Open which are Super Series tournaments," Sharath told PTI.

The multiple Commonwealth Games medallist added, "Preparation has been right on track, confidence is high among the squad. But our main aim at the Asian Games is to get a gold. We've always gone on to the quarterfinals but have faltered at that hurdle as it's really tough.

"But this year, if we have a good draw and given our confidence, on a
"We finished 13th compared to 25th last time. A lot of people have a wrong impression that the World C'ships weren't as great for us but the comparison is too big, in terms of being the world champions from the CWG champions. We