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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Saina Nehwal announces separation from husband - Who is Parupalli Kashyap, his net worth and all you need to know
Indian badminton champion Parupalli Kashyap, once married to Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal , has remained a prominent figure in Indian sports for over a decade. Known for his tactical intelligence, resilience, and achievements on the international stage, Kashyap's life—from early struggles with asthma to Commonwealth Games glory—paints the portrait of a determined sportsman. Following the couple's recent divorce announcement after seven years of marriage, fans have become increasingly curious about Kashyap's background, career achievements, net worth, and personal journey. Here's everything you need to know about him. Who is Saina Nehwal's ex-husband ? Parupalli Kashyap's early life and education Parupalli Kashyap was born on September 8, 1986, in Hyderabad, a city that would later become central to his sporting journey. His formative education took place at Loyola High School in Secunderabad, known for encouraging both academic and extracurricular excellence. Showing an early interest in both studies and sports, he pursued a degree in computer science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun. However, it was at the age of 11 that Kashyap's life took a defining turn when he joined a badminton camp under coach S.M. Arif, marking the beginning of his journey into professional badminton. Parupalli Kashyap's early challenges and rise in badminton Kashyap's early career was marked by an unexpected challenge—he was diagnosed with asthma, a condition that could have ended his athletic aspirations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descoperă BMW X5 Legacy Limited Edition. Cu o rată fixă de 789€ + TVA/ lună şi costurile de întreţinere incluse. Vezi oferta Undo However, instead of giving in, he demonstrated resilience. His family frequently relocated due to his father's job, which exposed him to diverse training environments. He briefly trained at the Padukone Academy in Bangalore, one of India's premier badminton institutions, before returning to Hyderabad in 2004. There, he joined the Pullela Gopichand Academy, where his talent began to flourish. This move not only shaped his badminton journey but also marked the beginning of his long association with fellow player Saina Nehwal, who would later become his wife. Kashyap's rise in badminton was greatly influenced by Indian badminton legends. He trained under Prakash Padukone, the first Indian to win the All England Open, and later under Pullela Gopichand, a Dronacharya Award-winning coach and former All England champion himself. Gopichand became Kashyap's full-time coach and played a pivotal role in refining his skills, guiding him through international competitions, and helping him climb the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. Parupalli Kashyap: Career milestones and awards Kashyap's career is decorated with several notable accomplishments. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, he won a bronze medal, despite a setback involving restrictions on his asthma medication. In 2012, he was honored with the Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honor, in recognition of his achievements. That same year, he made history by becoming the first Indian male badminton player to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics in London, a feat that raised the profile of Indian men's badminton globally. His career peaked in 2013, when he achieved a world ranking of No. 6. In 2014, he earned his greatest victory—a gold medal in the men's singles category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In 2013, Kashyap was selected as the Icon Player for the Banga Beats, a franchise in the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL). His leadership role in the team further established his reputation as one of the top figures in Indian badminton and helped popularize the sport across the country. Parupalli Kashyap relationship with Saina Nehwal Kashyap's personal life also drew public attention. He met Saina Nehwal, India's first Olympic badminton medalist while training at the Gopichand Academy. Their bond grew over shared experiences, rigorous training, and global tours. The duo began dating in 2004, and after more than a decade together, they tied the knot in December 2018. Their relationship was often seen as a power couple dynamic in Indian sports. However, after seven years of marriage, Saina announced their separation via social media on July 13, 2025, requesting privacy during the transition. Parupalli Kashyap net worth and current role Parupalli Kashyap's financial standing reflects his years of hard work. His estimated net worth is around USD 1.5 million (approximately Rs 12.87 crore). Today, he continues to contribute to Indian badminton by coaching at the Gopichand Badminton Academy, mentoring young talent and sharing insights from his international career. While Kashyap may have never sought the media spotlight, his impact on Indian badminton is significant. He broke new ground for Indian male shuttlers during a time when most attention was focused on the women's side of the sport. His victories, work ethic, and refusal to be limited by health challenges make him a role model. By reaching global rankings and Olympic milestones, Kashyap paved the way for a new generation of Indian male badminton players. Also Read | You have three brains, not one; here's what that means for your decision-making
Sinar Daily
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Silent cry for help? Lee Zii Jia's eerie Instagram post alarm fans
Badminton ace Lee Zii Jia's dark Instagram art fuels speculation about his well-being Among the dark and eerie images uploaded on his instagram. SHAH ALAM – Badminton star Lee Zii Jia has left fans worried and emotional after posting a series of disturbing illustrations on Instagram, without a single word of explanation. The 27-year-old, usually known for his fiery presence on the court, uploaded a set of dark and eerie images. These included haunting illustrations of a burning face, a face pierced with needles and a lifeless body lying on a sofa with blood flowing from it. Other images showed shadowy figures, an empty void and scenes conveying an intense sense of isolation. Adding to the concern, Lee also changed his Instagram profile picture to a completely black image, a move many interpreted as a silent cry for help. Fans quickly flooded the comment section, offering love, strength and hope to the Kedah-born athlete. Many wondered if he's battling depression or going through a tough mental patch. One fan, Khai Yuen Chao, reminded him that it is fine to struggle and that healing is a process. "I know it's hard right now, but I believe in you. One step at a time, you will rise again," he posted. Among the dark and eerie images uploaded on his instagram. Another Instagram user, @itsmeaqeela, reassured Lee that he wasn't alone in whatever he might be going through. "You have us, Lee, we will always wait for you. Believe me, time will heal everything," she said. Meanwhile, user @izazinazirah left an encouraging message, urging him not to let negative thoughts overwhelm him. "Don't think negatively, Jia. You have so many fans and supporters out there. Everything will be alright. Take care, Jia," she commented. Despite the speculation, there has been no official statement from Lee or his management regarding the post. Lee, from Kedah, has faced intense public scrutiny over the years following his exit from the national badminton team and his subsequent performance fluctuations on the international stage. While his career has seen impressive highs, including winning the 2021 All England Open, he has also faced criticism and pressure during his professional journey. This incident has once again brought to light the importance of mental health awareness, especially among public figures and athletes who are often under immense pressure to perform. Fans continue to rally behind the Malaysian badminton star, hoping he is receiving the support he needs, both professionally and personally.
Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Chou Tien-chen to meet Anders Antonsen in Indonesia Open badminton final, as top two seeds exit
Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen celebrates after winning his semi-final match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Chou Tien-chen to meet Anders Antonsen in Indonesia Open badminton final, as top two seeds exit JAKARTA - Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan beat world number one Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-16 23-21 in the Indonesia Open in Jakarta on June 7 to set up a final against Anders Antonsen, who defeated defending champion Shi Yuqi. Second seed Vitidsarn shot out of the blocks in both games and racked up 5-1 leads but the 35-year-old Chou showed great resilience, fighting back to secure a spot in his first final since last month's Taipei Open. China's Shi began his semi-final strongly, taking the first game 21-9, while third-seeded Antonsen was much more competitive in the second game and pounced on a string of errors from the top seed to wrest control of the match. Shi had the lead early in the tight third game but Antonsen rose to the challenge to win 9-21 21-18 21-19 - his first victory over the two-times Asian Games gold medallist since January 2024. In the women's draw, top seed An Se-young of South Korea faced third-seeded Akane Yamaguchi, the second time the pair had met in the semi-finals of a Super 1000 tournament this year. Much like their meeting at the All England Open in March, reigning Olympic champion An held off her Japanese opponent to win 21-18 21-17 and secure a spot in the Indonesia Open final for a third time in her career. An will come up against Wang Zhiyi in the June 8 final after the Chinese world number two beat compatriot Han Yue 21-12 21-13 in 39 minutes. REUTERS South Korea's An Se Young celebrates winning her semi-final match against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indonesia Open: Chou to meet Antonsen in final as top two seeds exit
Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan beat world number one Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-16, 23-21 in the Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Saturday to set up a final against Anders Antonsen, who defeated defending champion Shi Yuqi. Second seed Vitidsarn shot out of the blocks in both games and racked up 5-1 leads, but the 35-year-old Chou showed great resilience, fighting back to secure a spot in his first final since last month's Taipei Open. China's Shi began his semifinal strongly, taking the first game 21-9, while third-seeded Antonsen was much more competitive in the second game and pounced on a string of errors from the top seed to wrest control of the match. ALSO READ: I'm on right track, not really far away from my best: Sindhu Shi had the lead early in the tight third game, but Antonsen rose to the challenge to win 9-21, 21-18, 21-19 -- his first victory over the two-time Asian Games gold medallist since January 2024. In the women's draw, top seed An Se-young of South Korea faced third-seeded Akane Yamaguchi, the second time the pair had met in the semifinals of a Super 1000 tournament this year. Much like their meeting at the All England Open in March, reigning Olympic champion An held off her Japanese opponent to win 21-18, 21-17 and secure a spot in the Indonesia Open final for a third time in her career. An will come up against Wang Zhiyi in Sunday's final after the Chinese world number two beat compatriot Han Yue 21-12, 21-13 in 39 minutes.
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Satwiksairaj-Chirag move to quarterfinals of Singapore Open
Singapore City [Singapore], May 29 (ANI): The top Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Singapore Open tournament on Thursday. 'Sat-Chi', as they are known popularly, defeated the world number eight pair of Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in a remarkable match which saw them come back from being down 19-21 in the first game to win the next two closely contested games by 21-16, 21-19. The official X handle of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) posted, 'Quarterfinals, here we come! Satwik/Chirag dig deep to take down World No. 8 Gutama/Isfahani in a thrilling R16 comeback: 19-21, 21-16, 21-19 . Big fight, big heart -- on to the Last Eight at the Singapore Open 2025!' In the tournament's opener, the duo secured a win in straight games against the world number 41 duo of Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal of Malaysia by 21-16, 21-13. This marks their first competition since pre-quarterfinal elimination at the All England Open in March. Chirag was injured while Satwik faced health issues, forcing them to exit the tournament. Satwiksairaj and Chirag, who failed to win the medal in the Paris Olympics, aim to recapture the magic that saw them make it to the semifinals of the Malaysia Open and India Open back to back this year. The last Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title of the duo dates back to May 2024, when they won the Thailand Open. Some results from day two of the competition: Women's singles -Aakarshi Kashyap lost to Han Yue (CHN) 17-21, 21-13, 21-7-Unnati Hooda lost to Wang Zhiyi (CHN) 13-21, 21-9, 21-15-Anupama Upadhyaya lost to Sung Shuo-yun (TPE) 21-12, 21-16 Men's singles -Lakshya Sen lost to Lin Chun-yi (TPE) 15-21, 21-17, 13-5 retired Women's doubles -Amrutha Pramuthesh/Sonali Singh beat Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida (JPN) via walkover-Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand beat Chang Ching-hui/Yang Ching-Tun (TPE) 21-14, 19-21, 21-17-Vaishnavi Khadkekar/Alisha Khan lost to Gronya Somerville/Angela Yu (AUS) 21-8, 21-9 Mixed doubles -Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Shivani Gadde beat Chen Zhi Yi/Francesca Corbett (USA) 21-16, 21-19. (ANI)
