Manasi Joshi Age, Wiki and Bio

Manasi Joshi

Quick Info

ProfessionPara-Badminton Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/06/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat

Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)Manasi Girishchandra Joshi and Manasi Nayana Joshi

Physical Stats & More

Height171 cm
Weight66 kg

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBachelor Of Engineering
SchoolAtomic Energy Central School, Mumbai
College/UniversityK. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai

Personal Life

Zodiac signGemini
HometownMumbai
HobbiesTravelling and Swimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherGirishchandra Joshi (Scientist, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai)
Siblings
BrotherKunjan Joshi (Entomological Researcher)
SisterNupur Joshi

Career

International DebutSpanish Para-Badminton International Championship (March 2015)
Coach/Mentor
  • J. Rajendra Kumar
  • Pullela Gopichand
Medals
  • 2015: Medal in mixed doubles Para-Badminton World Championships
  • 2016: Bronze in Para-Badminton Asian Championships (women's singles & women's doubles)
  • 2017: Bronze in women's singles Para-Badminton World Championships
  • 2018: Bronze medal in women's singles at Thailand Para-Badminton International
  • 2018: Bronze medal in women's singles in Asian Para Games
  • 2019: Gold medal in women's single in Para-Badminton World Championship, Basel, Switzerland

Favourites

Favorite Badminton PlayerPramod Bhagat
Favorite FoodChole-Kulche

Some Lesser Known Facts

Manasi Joshi began playing badminton at the age of 6, alongside her father.
Even after losing her left leg in an accident, she persevered and resumed working at Atos India with a prosthetic leg.
In 2018, Manasi joined the P. Gopichand Badminton Academy to enhance her skills.
Manasi Joshi and Para-Athlete Deepa Malik made an appearance on the 'Karmaveer' episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 in 2019.