Badminton has gained tremendous momentum in India in the last few years. Many players have made a name for themselves at the international and national level. They play badminton with their exceptional skills on the court and bring success to India. Due to their achievements, they have gained fame all over the world.
Here you will find the top 5 greatest Indian badminton players of all time:
1. Prakash Padukone
Prakash Padukone is a real gem in Indian badminton. He is the first Indian badminton player to have achieved global success. Apart from that he has also won a gold medal for himself in the Commonwealth Games. He is known for his graceful movement in the court. After his retirement, Padukone served as the chairman of the Badminton Association of India and coach of the Indian national badminton team.
2. P.V. Sindhu
PV Sindhu is one of the most inspirational and successful sportspersons in India. At the age of 14, she won a bronze medal in the Sub-Junior Asian Badminton Championships. Apart from this she also gets several medals at the World Championships and Olympics. She won a silver medal in 2016 and a gold medal in 2019.
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3. Pullela Gopichand
Pullela Gopichand is the second Indian badminton player to win the All-England Open Champion. He also has a good name as a coach. He has won medals in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships. After his retirement, he established the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy. Many famous badminton players have taken training in this academy.
4. Saina Nehwal
In Indian badminton, Saina Nehwal is also a popular name. She was the first Indian player to win a bronze medal for India in the 2012 Olympics. Her performance has inspired many youngsters in badminton. She is known for her aggressive playing style. She has also won a silver medal in the 2015 BWF World Championship.
5. Chetan Anand
Chetan Anand has a good name as a famous former badminton player. He has been a four-time national champion. He was awarded the Indian Arjuna Award in 2006 and has also won many gold and silver medals in different tournaments. Chetan is currently working as a coach at his Chetan Anand Badminton Academy (CABA) in Hyderabad.
Conclusion
Indian badminton has many talented badminton players. They made a name for themselves with their excellent performance. These players have become role models for many other players. On Zovi24 News, we celebrate all these great players and always provide useful information related to all sports.