| 1. Devika hails from the Panchkula district of Haryana and started playing badminton at a young age. |
| 2. At the age of 9, her father enrolled her and her younger brother in badminton training at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. |
| 3. Initially hesitant about badminton due to the pressure of studies, she began to enjoy the sport after seeing success at district and state levels. |
| 4. Her height has contributed to her powerful smashes and attacking style, reminiscent of P.V. Sindhu. |
| 5. Devika won her first junior national title in 2018 and made a name for herself in senior competitions. |
| 6. In 2024, she not only won her first senior national title but also excelled at the Haryana State Badminton Championship. |
| 7. After moving to Bengaluru for advanced training, she benefited from coaching by former Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu's coach. |
| 8. Despite early struggles in international matches, Devika overcame challenges and brought home medals from various tournaments. |
| 9. She trains under coaches including Umendra Rana and practices alongside P.V. Sindhu under coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama. |
| 10. She was selected to represent India at the World School Games in 2022 after winning trials in Pune. |
