| Aditya Yadav is an accomplished badminton player representing India in the Deaflympics. She notably won a gold medal in the team championship during the 2022 Deaf Olympic tournaments in Brazil. Aditya and her teammate, Gerlin, made history by defeating the Japanese doubles players by 21-15 points. |
| Despite facing challenges since childhood due to her inability to speak, Aditya started playing badminton at the age of 5 and entered national tournaments at 9, transitioning to international competitions at 12. |
| Aditya's father, Digvijay Yadav, a badminton coach in Uttar Pradesh Railways, celebrated her birth joyfully, but the discovery of her speech impediment at two led to concerns. They considered a cochlear implant for Aditya, but opted out due to observed complications in other children post-surgery. |
| Before 2019, Aditya had limited practice opportunities and improvised by training at home, focusing on fitness. Guided by coach Digvijay Nath, she practiced rigorously for three hours daily, dividing time between the Railway Stadium and Levins Academy. |
| Known for her dedication, Aditya remains committed to her training, not taking breaks even on Sundays. Her family members attest to her passion for badminton and maintaining fitness. |
| Digvijay Yadav expressed his desire for Aditya to excel against all odds and achieve remarkable success. In 2022, he shared his aspiration for her to win an Olympics medal in the general category, emphasizing his pride in her accomplishments. |
| In June 2022, Aditya Yadav received a recognition of Rs. 5 lakhs from Akhilesh Yadav as an incentive for her achievements. |
