Dhruv Kapila is an Indian badminton player. He won three gold medals at the 2019 South Asian Games. He was in the Indian team that won the 2022 Thomas & Uber Cup. He also won a silver medal in the men’s team event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Wiki/Biography
Dhruv Kapila was born on Tuesday, 1 February 2000 (age 24 years; as of 2024) in Ludhiana, Punjab. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Dhruv’s father’s name is Gagan Kapila. His mother’s name is Shivani Kapila. He has a younger brother named Shivansh.
Dhruv Kapila with his parents and brother
livelihood
Dhruv Kapila started playing badminton at the age of eight. In 2011, when he was ten years old, he was sent to the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, where he trained under coach Pullela Gopichand. He trained at the academy throughout the year and met his family once a year. He has 3 runner-up finishes in the BWF (Badminton World Federation) Junior International Challenge. As of 2023, Dhruv has won 2 titles and 3 runner-up finishes in the BWF International Challenge/Series and 1 title in the BWF World Tour. Dhruv was an integral part of the Indian team’s victory in the 2022 Thomas Cup.
The 2022 Thomas Cup men’s team with Dhruv Kapila (top row, far right) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In 2022, IOS Sports & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. included him in their team to manage Dhruv’s needs so that Dhruv can focus on training. IOS Sports is a sports marketing and talent management company. Dhruv was part of the team that won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games along with his teammates Prannoy HS, Lakshya Sen, Srikanth Kidambi, Mithun Manjunath, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Arjun MR, Sai Pratik and Rohan Kapoor.
Dhruv Kapila (top row, second from left) with the Indian men’s team posing with the silver medal won at the 19th Asian Games
As of 2023, Dhruva is ranked 43rd in the world in men’s doubles and 121st in the world in mixed doubles.
medal
Sleep
- 2019: Men’s doubles with partner Krishna Prasad Garaga at the South Asian Games in Nepal.
- 2019: Mixed doubles with partner Meghna Jakkampudi at the South Asian Games in Nepal.
- 2019: Men’s team event at the South Asian Games in Nepal.
- 2023: Mixed doubles at the BWF World Tour Odisha Masters with partner Tanisha Crasto.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto pose with the gold medals won at Odisha Masters 2023
BWF International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2018: Kharkiv International with partner Krishna Prasad Garga.
- 2022: India International Challenge held in Maharashtra with partner Arjun MR
Dhruv Kapila (far right) after his men’s doubles win at the 2022 India International Challenge.
silver
- 2022: Men’s team event at the Thomas & Uber Cup.
- 2022: Men’s team event at the 19th Asian Games.
Congratulations to our men’s badminton team on winning the silver medal in the Asian Games.
Congratulations @srikidambi, @PRANNOYHSPRI, @lakshya_sen, @satwiksairaj, @shettychirag04, @manjunathmithun, @dhruvakpila, @saipratik12, @arjunmr, @RohanKa43345391,
His extraordinary… pic.twitter.com/h6jL0hoZqS
-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1 October 2023
BWF Junior International Boys’ Doubles
- 2016: India Junior International with partner Krishna Prasad Garaga.
Dhruv Kapila (right) with Krishna Prasad Garga after winning the India Junior International Challenge.
- 2017: Dutch Junior International with partner Krishna Prasad Garga.
- 2018: Dutch Junior International with partner Krishna Prasad Garga.
BWF International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2016: Mauritius International with partner Saurabh Sharma.
- 2019: Bangladesh International with partner Arjun MR
Brass
- 2020: Men’s team event at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Manila, Philippines.
- 2023: Mixed doubles at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Respect
Dhruv Kapila was honored by the Ludhiana District Administration for winning the silver medal at the 19th Asian Games during Khedan Watan Punjab Diya, 2023.
Dhruv Kapila (left) being honored by the Ludhiana district administration
car collection
Dhruv owns a Volkswagen Virtus.
Dhruv Kapila with his car Volkswagen Virtus
Facts/General Knowledge
- Dhruv Kapila drinks alcohol.
Dhruv Kapila drinking alcohol with his brother Shivansh
- Dhruv is a fan of the football club Real Madrid CF.
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