Started under his father’s guidance, became the first Indian to win the All England Championship in 1980. Also co-founded Olympic Gold Quest to boost sports in India.
Prakash Padukone
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India’s first woman to win two Olympic medals in badminton. Also, a world champion and consistent BWF title winner since 2009.
P.V. Sindhu
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The first Indian to win an Olympic badminton medal (2012). She’s won 24 international titles and popularised the sport across India.
Saina Nehwal
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Youngest Indian to reach the men’s singles national final at 15. He’s bagged medals at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and more.
Lakshya Sen
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Part of India’s top-ranked doubles duo. Won gold at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, and was awarded the Khel Ratna.
Chirag Shetty
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Battled asthma and still reached the Olympic quarterfinals. Won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and trained under Gopichand.
Parupalli Kashyap
Holds the Guinness record for fastest smash at 565 km/h. Alongside Chirag Shetty, he’s won multiple international doubles titles.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
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Former world no.1, first Indian to win four Super Series titles in a year. Has victories over legends like Lin Dan and received the Padma Shri.
Kidambi Srikanth
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Only the second Indian to win the All England Open. Now the Chief National Coach and founder of the Gopichand Academy.
Pullela Gopichand
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Known as the "God of Indian Badminton." First Indian to win an international title in 1956 and claimed over 100 national/international trophies.
Nandu Natekar
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