Parupalli Kashyap

Badminton Player

Indian Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionBadminton Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/09/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Latest News about Parupalli Kashyap

02/08/2025

Saina Nehwal shared an Instagram post with Parupalli Kashyap stating that the couple is 'trying again' and working on their relationship, weeks after her separation announcement. The reconciliation followed their initial split on July 14, 2025. Nehwal emphasized trust, communication, and respect as keys to their renewed commitment.

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.

Do you like Parupalli Kashyap?

You can vote only once.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Playing HandRight-handed

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteNot Known
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesSinging

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSaina Nehwal
Marriage Date14 December 2018
Marriage PlaceHyderabad
Separation Date2025

Family

Wife/SpouseSaina Nehwal
Parents
FatherUday Shankar
MotherSubhadra
Siblings
  • 1 (Name
  • , Died)
  • 1 (Name, Died)
Ex-SpouseSaina Nehwal

Career

International Debut2006
Domestic/State TeamAndhra Pradesh
Coach/MentorPullela Gopichand
Awards, Achievements
  • Gold Medal at the National Games
  • Gold Medal at All-India PSPB Inter-unit Badminton Championship
  • Gold Medal at Canara Bank All-India Senior Badminton Championship
  • Silver Medal at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games in Mixed Team
  • Bronze Medal at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games in Men's Singles
  • India Open Grand Prix Gold title in Men's Singles
  • Arjuna Award by the Government of India
  • Quarterfinals at London Olympics (first Indian male badminton player to reach this stage)
Gold Medal at Glasgow Commonwealth Games in Men's Singles
India Open Grand Prix Gold title in Men's Singles
Bronze Medal at the Hyderabad Badminton Asia Team Championships in Men's team
Boys' Singles Title at National Junior Open Badminton Championship
Retirement2024
Career Wins305 MS
Highest World Ranking6 (April 2013)

Favourites

Favourite CricketerSachin Tendulkar
Favourite DJs
  • Calvin Harris
  • Kygo
Favourite Musicians/Bands
Favourite Song'Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi' of film 'Qurbani' (1980)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 (bought in November 2023)

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.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top