Quick Info
| Profession | Para-Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Bas Kirtan, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Nitesh Kumar
03/07/2026
The Paralympic movement featured Nitesh Kumar in a reflective profile after his Paris 2024 gold-medal win. The piece revisited the setbacks and resilience that shaped his para-badminton career and highlighted his rise to the top level of the sport.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
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| College/University | IIT Mandi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobby | Traveling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vijender Singh |
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| Siblings | Sister - Nisha Singh |
Career
| Overview | Nitesh Kumar is an Indian para-badminton player who won gold in the men's singles SL3 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He began his para-badminton career in 2016, won his first international title at the Irish Para-Badminton International in 2017, and has also earned medals at the World Championships and Asian Para Games. He has worked as a Senior Badminton Coach for the Haryana sports department and has been ranked World No. 1 in Men's Singles SL3. |
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Suzuki Baleno |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nitesh_kmar/ | |
| https://x.com/niteshnk11 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nitesh had a fascination for sports from a young age, particularly enjoying football. | |
| 2. He faced a life-altering train accident in 2009 that resulted in the loss of his left leg. | |
| 3. Following his accident, he dedicated himself to preparing for IIT entrance examinations. | |
| 4. Nitesh joined IIT Mandi in 2013, where he developed a strong interest in badminton. | |
| 5. He initiated his career in para-badminton in 2016 and achieved a bronze medal in the Para National Championship. | |
| 6. In 2017, he secured his first international victory at the Irish Para-Badminton International. | |
| 7. Nitesh defeated Paralympic medalists in 2020 to claim a gold medal at the Nationals. | |
| 8. He earned a silver medal at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2022 by overcoming his idol, Bhagat. | |
| 9. His latest achievement includes winning gold in the Men's Singles SL3 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. | |
| 10. Nitesh defeated Paralympic medalists Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar in 2020 to claim a gold medal at the National Championship. |