Ashwini Ponappa and Jwala Gutta formed an iconic duo that brought India many honors. Both became India's top doubles Badminton players.
Ponappa is part of the first Indian pair to win a BWF World Championships medal.
Aparna Popat is a legendary Indian shuttler. She holds the record for most consecutive National Senior Women's badminton titles.
Prakash Padukone helped her improve her court skills. She equaled her master's record with 9 National Single titles.
Aparna Popat is a legendary Indian shuttler. She holds the record for most consecutive National Senior Women's badminton titles.
Prakash Padukone helped her improve her court skills. She equaled her master's record with 9 National Single titles.
Nandu Natekar won India's first badminton title in 1956. His nickname "God of Indian Badminton" is well-deserved; he was a great player and popularized the sport in India. Natekar was considered invincible and the home court's king.
Jwala Gutta is the first Indian badminton player to qualify for two Olympic events. Her never-say-die attitude and aggressive play led her to success in doubles. She's one of the Indian badminton players who's gained global recognition.
Srikanth Kidambi is the top-ranked male badminton player in India right now; he rose to the top spot in the world in 2018. Just two years after his debut did he finally ascend to the top rank in the world. He is a great shuttler who frequently defeats players like Chong Wei and Lin Dan.
Srikanth Kidambi is the top-ranked male badminton player in India right now; he rose to the top spot in the world in 2018. Just two years after his debut did he finally ascend to the top rank in the world. He is a great shuttler who frequently defeats players like Chong Wei and Lin Dan.
Pullela Gopichand is the second player to win the All England Championship Title after Prakash Padukone. He is one of the top badminton coaches in addition to being one of the best Indian badminton players.
He serves as the nation's current badminton coach.
Saina Nehwal is India's top female badminton player. She's the first Indian to win a Badminton Olympic medal, bronze in 2012. She's a well-known player in India, the only Indian woman to reach No. 1, and she's won 24 titles.
She's one of the most accomplished ladies in Indian sports and has motivated many girls to play.
Prakash Padukone, the first Indian to win the All England Championships, is an icon in Indian Badminton. In 1980, he became India's first No. 1 badminton player. He co-founded Olympic Gold Quest to promote Olympic sports in India.