Get to know the inspiring story of Manasi Joshi, a renowned Para-Badminton player who has achieved remarkable success on the international stage. From overcoming adversity to achieving gold, her journey is truly captivating.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Sunday, June 11, 1989, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Manasi Joshi celebrates her birthday every year. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling at Atomic Energy Central School in Mumbai and earned a bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
• Height: Approximately 5’7″
• Weight: Approximately 66 kg
Family
Manasi’s father, Girishchandra Joshi, is a retired scientist from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. She also has a brother, Kunjan Joshi, an entomological researcher and fellow badminton enthusiast, and a sister, Nupur Joshi, who manages Manasi’s career.
Career
Manasi’s love for badminton began at the young age of six, playing with her father. After graduating, she worked as an engineer at ATOS India. In 2014, she represented Maharashtra in the Asian Games selection trials, notably defeating Arjuna Award winner Parul Parmar. Since 2018, she’s honed her skills under the expert guidance of the P. Gopichand badminton academy in Hyderabad. Her dedication and resilience are truly inspirational.
Medals
Manasi’s impressive medal count reflects her incredible talent and hard work:
| Year | Medal | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Medal | Mixed Doubles Para-Badminton World Championships |
| 2016 | Bronze | Para-Badminton Asian Championships (women’s singles & women’s doubles) |
| 2017 | Bronze | Women’s Singles Para-Badminton World Championships |
| 2018 | Bronze | Women’s Singles at Thailand Para-Badminton International |
| 2018 | Bronze | Women’s Singles in Asian Para Games |
| 2019 | Gold | Women’s Singles in Para-Badminton World Championship, Basel, Switzerland |
Favourite Things
• Favourite Badminton Player: Pramod Bhagat
• Favourite Food: Chole-Kulche
Facts/Trivia
• Also known as Manasi Girishchandra Joshi and Manasi Nayana Joshi.
• Hobbies include travelling and swimming.
• Trained by J. Rajendra Kumar and Pullela Gopichand.
• In 2011, a tragic accident led to the amputation of her left leg. However, she displayed remarkable strength and determination, returning to badminton and achieving even greater success. This is a testament to her unwavering spirit.
• Appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 in a special “Karmaveer” episode alongside fellow Para-Athlete Deepa Malik.
