Happy Birthday Parupalli Kashyap: Lesser-Known Facts About The Indian Badminton Star

One of the finest badminton players to have played for India, Parupalli Kashyap celebrates his 34th birthday on Tuesday (September 8). Hailing from Hyderabad, Kashyap has endured many ups and downs in his professional career, but he remains a force to reckon with in the domestic circuit. The right-handed shuttler has a great command over his powerful smash shots on the court and his agility makes him even more effective. In fact, Kashyap is the first Indian male to have reached the Quarterfinals in an Olympic badminton event.