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 the silver medal for 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. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Dhruv Kapila did his schooling at Ryan International School.
A childhood picture of Dhruv Kapila
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & 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
Career
Dhruv Kapila started playing badminton when he was eight years old. He was sent to the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in 2011 when he was ten, where he trained under Coach Pullela Gopichand. He trained in the academy year-round and met his family once a year. He has won 3 runners-up at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) Junior International Challenges. As of 2023, Dhruv has won 2 titles and 3 runners-up at the BWF International Challenge/Series and 1 title at the BWF World Tour. Dhruv was an integral part of the India team’s victory in the 2022 Thomas Cup.
Dhruv Kapila (top row, extreme right) and the 2022 Thomas Cup men’s team with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In 2022, IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. on-boarded Dhruv on their team to manage his requirements so Dhruv could focus on training. IOS Sports is a sports marketing and talent management company. Dhruv was a part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games with teammates Prannoy H. S., Lakshya Sen. Srikanth Kidambi, Mithun Manjunath, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Arjun M. R., Sai Pratheek, and Rohan Kapoor.
Dhruv Kapila (top row, second from left) with the Indian men’s team posing with the silver medal that they won at the 19th Asian Games
As of 2023, Dhruv is ranked World No. 43 in the men’s doubles category and World No. 121 in the mixed doubles category.
Medals
Gold
- 2019: Men’s doubles at the South Asian Games in Nepal with partner Krishna Prasad Garaga.
- 2019: Mixed doubles at the South Asian Games in Nepal with partner Meghana Jakkampudi.
- 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 posing with the gold medals that they won at the Odisha Masters 2023
BWF International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2018: Kharkiv International with partner Krishna Prasad Garaga.
- 2022: India International Challenge held in Maharashtra with partner Arjun M. R.
Dhruv Kapila (extreme right) after his men’s double 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.
Kudos to our Men's Badminton Team on winning the Silver Medal at the Asian Games.
Congratulations to @srikidambi, @PRANNOYHSPRI, @lakshya_sen, @satwiksairaj, @Shettychirag04, @ManjunathMithun, @dhruvkapilaa, @SaiPratheek12, @arjunmr, @RohanKa43345391.
Their exceptional… pic.twitter.com/h6jL0hoZqS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2023
BWF Junior International Boy’s 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 Garaga.
- 2018: Dutch Junior International with partner Krishna Prasad Garaga.
BWF International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2016: Mauritius International with partner Saurabh Sharma.
- 2019: Nepal International with partner Arjun M. R.
- 2019: Bangladesh International with partner Arjun M. R.
Bronze
- 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.
Honour
Dhruv Kapila was honoured by the Ludhiana District Administration for his silver medal win at the 19th Asian Games during the Khedan Watan Punjab Dia, 2023.
Dhruv Kapila (left) being honoured by the Ludhiana District Administration
Car Collection
Dhruv owns a Volkswagen Virtus.
Dhruv Kapila with his car, the Volkswagen Virtus
Facts/Trivia
- Dhruv Kapila drinks alcohol.
Dhruv Kapila drinking wine with his brother, Shivansh
- Dhruv is a fan of the football club Real Madrid CF.
