Kumar Nitesh

Kumar Nitesh (born 30 December 1994) is an Indian professional para-badminton player.[1] Having made his international debut in 2016, he became world number 3 in the SL3 category on 14 June 2022.[2] He won his first title at the Irish Para-Badminton International in 2017. In 2019, He started working for Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Haryana as a Senior Badminton Coach.[3] He currently lives in Karnal, Haryana.

Nitesh Kumar
Personal information
Country India
Born (1994-12-30) 30 December 1994
Bas Kirtan, Rajasthan, India
ResidenceKarnal Haryana, India
Years active2016–present
HandednessRight
Men's singles SL3
Men's doubles SL3–SL4
Highest ranking3 (MS 27 December 2022)
2 (MD with Tarun Dhillon 27 December 2022)
Current ranking3 (MS)
5 (MD with Tarun Dhillon) (10 January 2023)
Medal record
Men's para-badminton
Representing  India
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Basel Men's doubles
Silver medal – second place 2022 Tokyo Men's singles
Asian Para Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jakarta Men's doubles

References
  1. "Player Profile".
  2. "BWF Para-Badminton - BWF Para Badminton World Rankings".
  3. "Nitesh Kumar: The para shuttler from IIT chasing big dreams". 25 April 2019.
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