Ashwini Ponnappa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ashwini Ponnappa |
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Ponnappa in 2010
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 18 September 1989 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Height | 1.64 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Country | India |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Handedness | Right |
| Women's & mixed doubles | |
| Highest Ranking | 10 (WD with Jwala Gutta, 20 August 2015) 19 (XD with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, 3 February 2021) |
| Current Ranking | 33 |
Ashwini Ponnappa is a famous Indian badminton player. She plays for India in big international tournaments. Ashwini is known for her amazing skills in both women's doubles and mixed doubles games.
She had a very successful partnership with another player, Jwala Gutta. Together, they won many medals, including a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. They also earned bronze medals at the Uber Cup and the Asian Badminton Championships. Ashwini and Jwala were often ranked among the top 20 badminton players in the world. They even reached as high as number 10!
In 2011, Ashwini and Jwala made history. They won a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This made them the first Indian women's pair to win a medal at this important event. They were also only the second Indian pair ever to achieve this.
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About Ashwini's Early Life
Ashwini Ponnappa was born in Bangalore, India, on September 18, 1989. She went to school at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School in Bangalore. Later, she studied at St. Mary's College in Hyderabad.
Her father was a hockey player for India. But Ashwini chose badminton instead. She started training in badminton from a young age.
Ashwini's Amazing Badminton Career
Ashwini Ponnappa started winning early in her career. In 2001, she won her first national title. This was in the sub-junior girls' doubles category. She continued to win national titles in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games
In 2010, Ashwini won two gold medals at the South Asian Games. One was in mixed doubles and the other in team events. Later that year, she teamed up with Jwala Gutta for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. They won the gold medal in the Women's Doubles event! This was a huge moment for India, as it was the first gold medal for the country in this event. Ashwini and Jwala became very popular after this win.
Making History at World Championships
In 2011, Ashwini and Jwala achieved another big milestone. They became the first Indian pair to win a medal at the World Badminton Championships. They won a bronze medal in London. This was a fantastic achievement for them and for Indian badminton.
Olympic Dreams and More Medals
Ashwini also played in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She and Jwala Gutta played well, winning some tough matches. They just missed out on reaching the quarterfinals by a very small margin.
After a short break, Ashwini and Jwala reunited in 2013. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, they won a silver medal in women's doubles. In 2015, they won the Canada Open women's doubles title. This was a big win against a top Dutch team.
Ashwini competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics with Jwala Gutta again. In 2018, at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Ashwini was part of the Indian team that won a gold medal in the mixed team event. She also won a bronze medal in women's doubles with her new partner, N. Sikki Reddy.
Recent Successes
Ashwini continues to play at a high level. She has won several titles on the BWF World Tour with her partners. In 2023, she won the Abu Dhabi Masters and the Guwahati Masters with Tanisha Crasto. In 2024, they won the Guwahati Masters again. These wins show her continued dedication and skill in badminton.
Ashwini's Personal Life
Ashwini Ponnappa got married to businessman and model Karan Medappa on December 24, 2017.
Images for kids
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Ashwini Ponnappa and Jwala Gutta in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Ashwini Ponnappa para niños
