India · Badminton · Men's Singles
CUBA INTERNATIONAL
SERIES WINNER
5 April 2026 · Age 18 · Olympic Pathway 2028
Defeated World No. 153 (USA) in the Quarter-Finals, Netherlands National Champion (WR #281) in the Semi-Finals, and Cuban Olympic Prospect (WR #256) in the Finals
Footage & Performance
Match Highlights & Rankings
Career Statistics
#17
BWF World Junior Peak
2025 — Top 20 Globally
#379
Current BWF Senior Ranking
April 2026
18
Age
Olympic Pathway: LA 2028
Latest International Win
Cuba International Series
CHAMPION
BWF Grade 3 · Havana, Cuba · 5 April 2026
QF — Defeated World No. 153 (USA)
SF — Defeated Netherlands National Champion (WR #281)
Final — Defeated Cuban Olympic Prospect (WR #256)
Quarterfinals & Finals · Cuba 2026
Cuba International Series 2026
On the Court & The Win Breakdown
Match by Match
Cuba 2026 Scoreboard
| Round | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Final | 21–19, 21–13 | Won |
| Semi-Final | 18–21, 23–21, 22–20 | Won |
| Final | 17–21, 21–13, 23–21 | CHAMPION |
First major senior international title. All opponents ranked in BWF top 300.
Season Plan
2026 International Competition Campaign
International
Tournaments
in 2026
Competing across Europe, Americas, and Asia-Pacific
Accelerating BWF senior ranking points each tournament
Building toward the LA 2028 Olympic qualification threshold
Season Investment
₹60 Lakhs
Required for the full 2026 international season
Framed as an investment in an Olympic journey, not an expense — each tournament builds lasting BWF ranking capital.
Partnership Opportunity
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Early-Stage Association
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Additional performance enhancements, including coach travel for select tournaments, are currently being evaluated.
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LA 2028 Olympic Journey
Partner with an 18-year-old international champion on the fastest-rising trajectory in Indian badminton.