Indian badminton has witnessed a remarkable rise in recent years, thanks to the incredible talent and dedication of its female athletes. From dominating international tournaments to breaking records, these trailblazers have put India on the global badminton map. In this article, we’ll celebrate the achievements of the top 5 best Indian female badminton players in history, who have inspired a nation with their skill, passion, and perseverance.
Let’s dive into the list and explore the 5 Best Indian Female Athletes in badminton history
5. Arundhati Pantawane
She is an Indian badminton player who represented India in the women’s team event at the 2010 Asian Games. She won a gold medal at the 2011 National Games. In the same year, she finished as the runner-up at both the Indian Badminton Championship and the Estonian and Czech Internationals. Despite being eliminated early in the 2011 China Masters and Singapore Super Series, her achievements highlight the determination and dedication of female athletes.
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4. Aditi Mutatkar
She is a skilled badminton player from Pune, Maharashtra, India, has made significant achievements in her career. She won a Silver Medal in the mixed event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi. Her standout performance at the Bitburger Open helped her reach a career-high global ranking of 27th. Aditi has also shone in the domestic circuit, earning points in the Badminton Nationals across all age categories, making her only the third woman in India to accomplish this. Despite injuries, Aditi made an impressive return in 2012-13 after a year and a half away, finishing third in the senior nationals and winning the State Championships.
3. P.C. Thulasi
Puthenpurayil Chandrika Thulasi is a skilled badminton player from India. She earned a silver medal in women’s doubles and contributed to the Indian team’s gold medal victory at the 2010 South Asian Games. In 2012, she gained attention at the India International Badminton Championships. Thulasi also secured a gold medal in the singles event at the 34th National Games in 2015. In April 2016, she won the singles title at the Yonex Sunrise 80th National Badminton Championship. She trains at the Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad.
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2. Saina Nehwal
A renowned Indian badminton player, has enjoyed remarkable success throughout her career. She has won over 23 international titles, including ten Superseries titles, demonstrating her prowess in the sport. In 2015, she made history as the first Indian woman to reach the world number one ranking. Saina has also excelled in major BWF events, securing an Olympic bronze medal. Additionally, she was the first Indian to win a Super Series title and played a significant role in India’s bronze medal victory at the 2014 Uber Cup.
1. P.V. Sindhu
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, an Indian badminton player, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal. She also secured silver medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and at the BWF World Championships in 2017 and 2018. Sindhu entered the top 20 of the BWF World Ranking in 2012 when she was just 17 years old. She received the Padma Shri award in 2015, and in 2016, her Olympic silver medal made her the first Indian to reach a badminton final at the Olympics.
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