Parul Dalsukhbhai Parmar

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Parul was affected by polio when she was only 3 years old. Her dad was a national level player, and hence she was encouraged by him to pick up the sport for exercise. She played a U-10 open tournament and was encouraged to actively practise the sport from that point onwards. At 29 years old, she participated in her first Para Badminton World Cup. Over th course of a glittering career, Parul has won 4 World Championships & 2 Gold medals in the Asian Para Games. Parul has been working on probation as a Senior Coach since 2011 in the Sports Authority of Gujarat. She also worked in the Postal Department from 1993-2017, retiring as Deputy Postmaster to focus on the Tokyo Paralympics. Against all odds Parul has shown great spirit and worked hard to achieve her goals, winning world championships and becoming world number 1 in the women singles SL3 category. The decorated veteran is also the recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2009 and was also awarded the Eklavya Award by the Government of Gujarat. At the age of 48, she represented India in Para Badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics, which is no ordinary feat. Parul’s experience and sporting exploits have made her a role model and inspiration for the entire nation.

  • Sport Para Badminton (SL3)
  • Hometown Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  • Current Training Base Sri Krishan Sagar Sport academy, Noida
Achievements
  • Participated in Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games
  • Bronze medal in Singles event at Brazil Para Badminton International 2023
  • Bronze medal in Doubles event at Bahrain Para Badminton International 2023 and 4 Nations Para Badminton International 2023
  • Bronze medal in Singles event at 2022 YONEX Canada Para Badminton International
  • Gold and Silver medal in Mixed Doubles and Singles events respectively at Spanish Para Badminton International 2022, level I
  • Bronze medal in Women Singles, Women Doubles & Mixed Doubles at Spanish Para Badminton International 2022, level 2
  • Gold and Silver medal in Women Singles and Mixed Doubles at 4th National Para Badminton Championship, 2021
  • Represented India in Tokyo 2021 Paralympics in Para Badminton

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