Ashwini Ponnappa Age, Wiki and Bio

Ashwini Ponnappa

Quick Info

ProfessionBadminton Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/09/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceBangalore, Karnataka, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAshwini Ponnappa
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight58 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Francis Xavier's Girl's High School, Bangalore
CollegeMount Carmel College, Bangalore & St Mary’s College, Hyderabad

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownBangalore, Karnataka, India
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesListening to Music, reading Books & watching movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known
HusbandN/A
Children
SonN/A
DaughterN/A

Family

FatherM.A.Ponnappa
MotherKaveri Ponnappa
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterN/A

Career

International DebutSouth Asian Games, 2006
Coach/MentorTom John
HandednessRight
Achievements
  • Secured a Gold medal at the South Asian Games held in 2006.
  • Won National Junior Badminton championship titles in the girl’s doubles events in 2006 & 2007.
  • Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
  • Pairing with Jwala Gutta, secured a gold medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2012 Women's Doubles event.
  • Bagged a Silver medal in the mixed team event of the 2012 Commonwealth Games.
  • Won a Silver Medal at the Commonwealth Games 2014.
Career Turning PointAfter securing a Gold Medal at the 2006 South Asian Games.

Favourites

Favourite BrandsPromod, Pull & Bear, Zara
Favourite CarRenault Duster

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ashwini's father excelled as a national hockey player, but she chose badminton as her sport of preference.
During the 2010 World Championship in Paris, Ashwini set a Women's badminton record with an impressive smash speed of 260 kmph.
Outside of her badminton career, Ashwini is known to be an animal lover who finds joy in listening to music during her spare moments.