Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Parupalli Kashyap
14/07/2025
Saina Nehwal announced her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap on Instagram after seven years of marriage, requesting privacy during the transition. The couple, who met at Gopichand Academy and married in 2018, had been a prominent pair in Indian badminton. Kashyap has not publicly commented on the announcement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Parupalli Kashyap is an Indian former badminton player who represented India at the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games. | |
| He is best known for reaching the quarterfinals at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian male shuttler to achieve this feat. | |
| A former World No. 6, he currently serves as a coach at the Gopichand Badminton Academy. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Not Known |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Saina Nehwal |
| Marriage Date | 14 December 2018 |
| Marriage Place | Hyderabad |
| Separation Date | 14/07/2025 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Saina Nehwal | ||||
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| Ex-Spouse | Saina Nehwal |
Career
| International Debut | 2006 | ||||||||||||||
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| Domestic/State Team | Andhra Pradesh | ||||||||||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Pullela Gopichand | ||||||||||||||
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| Retirement | 2024 | ||||||||||||||
| Career Wins | 305 MS | ||||||||||||||
| Highest World Ranking | 6 (April 2013) | ||||||||||||||
| Current Role | Coach at Gopichand Badminton Academy | ||||||||||||||
| Net Worth | USD 1.5 million (approximately Rs 12.87 crore) | ||||||||||||||
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Favourite Song | 'Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi' of film 'Qurbani' (1980) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 (bought in November 2023) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/parupallikashyap/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Parupalli Kashyap does not smoke. | |
| 2. He began playing badminton when he was very young. | |
| 3. He won the boys' singles title at the National Junior Open Badminton Championships at age 11. | |
| 4. In 2004, he was diagnosed with asthma but managed to overcome it with correct medication. | |
| 5. His highest ranking in badminton was 6th place in 2013. | |
| 6. He was featured on the cover of 'The Man' magazine in 2015. | |
| 7. He plays right-handed. | |
| 8. He was the first Indian male badminton player to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics at London 2012. | |
| 9. He trained at Gopichand Badminton Academy under coach Pullela Gopichand. | |
| 10. He was supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit foundation supporting Indian athletes. |