Parupalli Kashyap may not have gained much spotlight but he has made significant contribution to Indian Badminton. A player known for his tactical intelligence and determination, Kashyap carved his way and left his mark in Indian men’s global badminton even before the sport became mainstream in the country.
Who Is Parupalli Kashyap?
Born on September 8, 1986 in Hyderabad, Telengana, Kashyap started playing badminton at a very young age. He professionally started to train at the Pullela Gopichand Academy where he trained under legendary coach Pullela Gopichand. Over the time he emerged as one of the top players in India known for endurance, coverage and his fighting spirit.
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Career Highlights
Kashyap achieved multiple milestones in his career which also made him visible on global stage. He scripted history by winning the gold medal in men’s singles and also became the first Indian male shuttler in 32 years to achieved the feat after Syed Modi in 1982. In 2012 London Olympics, he also became the first Indian male badminton player to reach the quarterfinals. In 2013, he achieved no.6 BWF ranking which is also his career-best.
Relationship With Saina Nehwal
The couple tied the knot in December 2018 and their journey began at Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad where the duo trained together. But on July 13, 2025 India’s badminton icon and Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal announced that she and her husband Parupalli Kashyap have decided to part ways after seven years of marriage. Saina made the announcement through her social media handle and urged everyone to respect their privacy at the moment.
