Aakarshi Kashyap

Badminton Player

Indian Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

Quick Info

ProfessionBadminton Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/08/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceBhilai, Chhattisgarh

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameTannu

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBachelor of Arts
SchoolDelhi Public School, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
College/University
  • Seth RCS Arts & Commerce College, Durg, Chhattisgarh
  • Hemchand Yadav University, Durg, Chhattisgarh

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownBhilai, Chhattisgarh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSanjeev Kashyap (dermatologist)
MotherAmita Kashyap
Siblings
BrotherShreyash Kashyap (younger)

Career

CoachSanjay Mishra
HandednessRight
Medals
Gold
  • U-17 Krishna Khaitan Memorial All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament (2017)
  • U-19 All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament (2017)
  • U-19 and U-17 42nd Junior National Badminton Championship (2017)
  • U-17 Khelo Indian School Games (2017)
  • Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament (2018)
  • 2019 South Asian Games
  • Kenya International 2020
  • 36th National Games (2022)
Silver
  • Bulgarian International 2018
  • Uganda International 2020
  • 2022 Commonwealth Games (Mixed team)
Bronze
  • U-17 Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships (2015)
  • Senior National Championship 2018
  • Asia Mixed Team Championships (2023)
NoteAs of 2022, Aakarshi has won more than 50 gold medals, 22 silver medals, and 15 bronze medals in various badminton matches.
AwardsDeputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by Chhattisgarh Government (2023)

Favourites

Badminton PlayerSaina Nehwal
QuoteThere is only one prove of your ability - RESULT

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aakarshi achieved a gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal.
2. She began playing badminton at 8 years old in her school.
3. Her badminton training was under coach Sanjay Mishra at Ravi Shankar Stadium, Durg.
4. The first badminton match she won was in 2014 at the All India Ranking Tournament in Sivakasi.
5. She became a part of the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru in 2016.
6. Representing India, she won a bronze medal at the Asia U-15 and U-17 junior championships.
7. In 2017, she emerged victorious in U-17 and U-19 matches at the 42nd Junior National Badminton Championship in Guwahati.
8. She qualified for the Uber Cup team, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games in individual events in 2022.
9. Aakarshi's hobbies include painting, music, journaling, crafting, and caring for her pet dogs, Goldy and Simba.
10. She was appointed the brand ambassador of Chhattisgarh in 2022.
11. Aakarshi Kashyap was appointed as DSP in the Chhattisgarh state police in lieu of her 2022 Commonwealth Games team silver medal.
12. She has been undergoing police training in Raipur and Durg, which included training with hand-held pistols, AK-47s, and self-loading rifles (SLRs).
13. Aakarshi Kashyap was the country's number-1 player in women's singles since 2019.
14. She represented India in the Asian Games held in Jakarta in 2018.
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