Quick Info
| Profession | Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/09/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ashwini Ponnappa
08/09/2026
Ashwini Ponnappa commented on India's women's doubles progress after Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reached the semifinals at the BWF World Championships 2026. She highlighted the significance of the result as India's best women's doubles showing since her own 2011 bronze medal run.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ashwini Ponnappa Machimanda |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.64 m |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Francis Xavier's Girl's High School, Bangalore |
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| College | Mount Carmel College, Bangalore & St Mary's College, Hyderabad |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Listening to Music, reading Books & watching movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | Karan Medappa |
Family
| Father | M.A.Ponnappa |
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| Mother | Kaveri Ponnappa |
| Siblings | Appanna Ponnappa |
Career
| International Debut | South Asian Games, 2006 |
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| Coach/Mentor | Tom John |
| Handedness | Right |
| Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | After securing a Gold Medal at the 2006 South Asian Games |
Favourites
| Favourite Brands | Promod, Pull & Bear, Zara |
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| Favourite Car | Renault Duster |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashwini's father excelled as a national hockey player, but she chose badminton as her sport of preference. | |
| 2. During the 2010 World Championship in Paris, Ashwini set a Women's badminton record with an impressive smash speed of 260 kmph. | |
| 3. Outside of her badminton career, Ashwini is known to be an animal lover who finds joy in listening to music during her spare moments. | |
| 4. She was consistently ranked among the top 20 in the BWF World Ranking with Jwala Gutta, reaching as high as no. 10. |
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