Rohan Kapoor is an Indian badminton player. He won the silver medal in the men’s team event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Wiki/Biography
Rohan Kapoor was born on Tuesday, 16 September 1997 (age 26 years; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He studied at Glendale Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Rohan Kapoor playing badminton when he was a child
In 2021, Rohan was employed under the sports quota of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as a Director General of Audit (Central Railway), Mumbai. [1]Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Sanjiv Kapoor. His mother’s name is Rosy Tangri Kapoor. There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Rohan’s father, Sanjiv Kapoor and mother, Rosy Kapoor
Career
Rohan Kapoor started playing badminton when he was nine years old. Rohan represented his school in inter-zonal competitions. He does his training at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana. As of 2023, Rohan has won 8 titles and 6 runners-up at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) International Challenge/Series under the men’s and mixed doubles categories; and one runner-up at the BWF World Tour under the mixed doubles category. He competed in the men’s team event of the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, and won the silver medal along with teammates Prannoy H. S., Lakshya Sen. Srikanth Kidambi, Mithun Manjunath, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Arjun M. R., Dhruv Kapila, and K. Sai Pratheek.
Rohan Kapoor (bottom 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, Rohan is ranked World No. 923 in the men’s doubles category, and World No. 40 in the mixed doubles category. As of 2023, Rohan Kapoor and N. Sikki Reddy ranked as India’s top mixed doubles team.
A picture of Rohan Kapoor mid-game
Medals
Gold
BWF International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2017: Kharkiv International with partner K. Nandagopal.
- 2019: Nepal Internation with partner Saurabh Sharma.
- 2022: Maldives International with partner B. Sumeeth Reddy.
Rohan Kapoor (right) and Sumeeth Reddy posing with the gold medal that they won at the 2022 Maldives International Challenge
BWF International Challenge/Series Mixed Doubles
- 2017: Hellas Open with partner with partner Kuhoo Garg.
- 2018: Iceland International with partner Kuhoo Garg.
- 2022: India Chattisgarh International Challenge with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
- 2022: Maldives International with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
- 2023: Denmark Masters with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
Rohan Kapoor and Sikki Reddy posing with the gold medals that they won at the 2023 Denmark Masters
Silver
2023: Men’s team event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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 International Challenge/Series Men’s Doubles
- 2016: Bahrain International with partner Vighnesh Devlekar.
- 2019: Bahrain International with partner Saurabh Sharma.
BWF International Challenge/Series Mixed Doubles
- 2017: India International Series with partner Kuhoo Garg.
- 2018: Lagos International with partner Kuhoo Garg.
- 2022: India International Challenge with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
- 2023: Slovenia Open with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
BWF World Tour Mixed Doubles
2018: Russian Open with partner Kuhoo Garg.
Bronze
- 2013: Under 19 category at the Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championships
- 2022: Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open with partner N. Sikki Reddy.
It’s great to win a Bronze medal 🥉at Yonex sunrise Vietnam open super 100. Thanks to each and everyone for their support and wishes🙏 just want to focus on the next races coming up 💪
A special thanks to @GuruSaiDutt1 to bring out our A game into the competition pic.twitter.com/PBOgL6ezbt— sikkireddy (@sikkireddy) October 1, 2022
Facts/Trivia
- Rohan Kapoor shares his name with an NRI-based international badminton player who is the gold medallist of the Perfly Nations Cup 2022. He also shares his name with an Indian actor/singer.
- Rohan is a dog lover.
Rohan Kapoor with his dog, Whiskey
- Rohan knows four languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Telugu.
- Rohan follows a non-vegetarian diet. In an interview, Rohan stated that the best nutrition advice is to cut back on sweets. He also said, “Sugar is your biggest enemy”. [2]YouTube – Gear Up With Garima
Rohan Kapoor posing with a plate of chicken, as posted on his Instagram account
- Rohan said in an interview that the films that motivate him are Chak De! India (2007) and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). [3]YouTube – Gear Up With Garima
- In an interview, Rohan stated that a 15-20 minute session of yoga nidra helps him get over stressful days and relax. [4]YouTube – Gear Up With Garima
- His favourite quote is “Trust the process.” [5]YouTube – Gear Up With Garima
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