Description: Srikanth Kidambi is an Indian badminton player. A former world no. 1, Kidambi was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2018. and the Arjuna award in 2015. In 2021, he became the first Indian to reach the World Championship final in the men's singles discipline.
About: Srikanth Nammalwar Kidambi was born in Ravulapalem, Andhra Pradesh on 7 February 1993 to a Telugu family. His father, KVS Krishna, is a landlord, and his mother Radha is a house-wife. His older brother K. Nandagopal is also a badminton player and junior national champion with his brother.
Achievements:
Event Year Location Medal World Championships 2021 Huelva Silver Thomas Cup 2022 Bangkok Gold Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast Gold Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast Silver Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Silver Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Bronze Asian Games 2022 Hangzhou Silver Asia Team Championships 2016 Hyderabad Bronze Asia Team Championships 2020 Manila Bronze South Asian Games 2016 Guwahati–Shillong Gold South Asian Games 2016 Guwahati–Shillong Gold South Asian Games 2019 Kathmandu–Pokhara Gold Asian Junior Championships 2011 Lucknow Bronze Commonwealth Youth Games 2011 Douglas Silver Commonwealth Youth Games 2011 Douglas Bronze
Rank in India: 3
Rank in World: 24
Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/srikidambi?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srikanth_kidambi/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSFKidambiSrikanth/
Country: India
Ratings: 2.0
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