Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/07/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Latest News about Prannoy Kumar
HS Prannoy was knocked out in the opening round of the Malaysia Masters 2026 in Kuala Lumpur after a grueling one-hour-and-20-minute match against Japan's Kodai Naraoka, who is ranked 9th in the world. The 2023 BWF Super 500 champion's journey at the tournament concluded in the first round.
HS Prannoy exited the Indonesia Masters 2026 in Jakarta after losing in straight sets to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia, the bronze medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match lasted 35 minutes, with Prannoy (ranked 35th) falling 19-21, 11-21 in the opening round.
HS Prannoy, the 33-year-old veteran Indian shuttler, advanced to the second round of the India Open 2026 in New Delhi by defeating Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, the previous year's runner-up, with scores of 22-20, 21-18. This gritty performance marked a strong start for the experienced player at the BWF World Tour Super 750 event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar |
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| Also Known As | HS Prannoy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Watching movies and TV sitcoms |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Sunil Kumar (Retired Air Force Officer, former badminton player) |
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| Mother | Haseena Kumar |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Pullela Gopichand, Gurusai Dutt |
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| Achievements |
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| Highest Ranking | #6 (achieved in 2023) |
| Training Academy | Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad |
| Playing Hand | Right |
Favourites
| Badminton Player |
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| Sport | Football |
| Football Club | FC Barcelona |
| Footballer | Lionel Messi |
| TV Sitcom | F.R.I.E.N.D.S |
Social Media
| https://x.com/PRANNOYHSPRI | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/prannoy-hs-5898b5b7 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prannoy started playing Badminton when he was just 10 years old. | |
| 2. He didn't give up despite being rejected for lacking speed in Badminton. | |
| 3. He has been receiving support from the 'GoSports Foundation' since 2011. | |
| 4. Injuries during 2011-2012 had a negative impact on his career. | |
| 5. In 2017, he represented 'Mumbai Rockets' in the Premier Badminton League. | |
| 6. He achieved victories over Chong Wei and Chen Long at the 2017 Indonesian Open. | |
| 7. He was a member of the Indian men’s badminton team that secured the Thomas Cup in 2022. | |
| 8. Diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) during the 2018 World Championships. | |
| 9. He achieved victories over Chong Wei (reigning Olympic Silver medalist) and Chen Long (reigning Olympic Champion) at the 2017 Indonesian Open. | |
| 10. He is the only Indian singles player to be in the top 10 of the BWF World Rankings as of 2023. | |
| 11. Infected with COVID-19 in November 2020 but made a comeback to the top 10 in December 2021. | |
| 12. Has been the most consistent Indian singles player in international badminton. | |
| 13. At age 33, he competed at the India Open 2026, defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu in the first round | |
| 14. Ranked 35th in the world as of the Indonesia Masters 2026 |