## The Rise of Kanak Jha: A Table Tennis Prodigy
**Kanak Jha is an Indian-American table tennis player who has become one of the most promising young stars in the sport.**
Born in Mumbai, India, Jha began playing table tennis at the age of six. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the national champion in his age group at the age of 10. In 2014, he moved to the United States to train at the prestigious Maryland Table Tennis Center.
Jha made his international debut in 2016, representing the United States at the World Junior Championships. He won a bronze medal in the team event and a silver medal in the mixed doubles event. In 2017, he won a gold medal in the singles event at the Pan American Games.
**Jha is known for his aggressive playing style and his powerful forehand.** He is also a skilled defender, able to counterattack even the most difficult shots.
**In 2018, Jha became the youngest American to win a medal at the World Table Tennis Championships.** He won a bronze medal in the men’s doubles event, becoming the first American to win a medal in any men’s event at the World Championships.
**Jha is currently ranked 23rd in the world.** He is one of the most promising young players in the sport and is expected to be a contender for a medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
### Career Achievements
* 2017 Pan American Games gold medalist in singles
* 2018 World Table Tennis Championships bronze medalist in men’s doubles
### Playing Style
* Aggressive
* Powerful forehand
* Skilled defender
### Major Victories
* 2017 Pan American Games singles gold medal
* 2018 World Table Tennis Championships bronze medal in men’s doubles
### Image of Kanak Jha in Action
[Image of Kanak Jha in action]
### Links to Table Tennis Equipment Used by Kanak Jha
* [Paddle](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Timo-Boll-ALC-Blade/dp/B001E4T01Q)
* [Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Tenergy-05-Table-Tennis/dp/B001E4S97W)
* [Shoes](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Lezoline-Table-Tennis-Shoes/dp/B005CV934Q)
