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KanwalThakar Singh

Badminton champion and Arjuna awardee

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 2national singles titles
  • 15age at her Punjab State title

Kanwal Thakar Singh was one of India’s leading badminton players of the late 1970s and early 1980s — a national singles champion, Commonwealth and Asian Games medallist, and Arjuna Award recipient.

A Chandigarh champion

Born in Chandigarh to an Army officer and a theatre actress, she began playing at 11 and won the Punjab State title at 15. She studied history at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in the city.

National and international

She won national singles titles in 1977 and 1978, played the Uber Cup, won doubles bronze at the 1978 Commonwealth Games with Ami Ghia, reached the All England quarter-finals in 1979, and won bronze medals at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi.

Timeline

  1. 1954Born in Chandigarh on 2 November
  2. 1977National singles champion; Arjuna Award (1977–78)
  3. 1978Commonwealth Games doubles bronze
  4. 1979All England quarter-finals
  5. 1982Asian Games bronze medals

Honours

  • Arjuna Award (1977–78)
  • Commonwealth Games bronze (1978)
  • Asian Games bronze (1982)

Quick questions

Where was Kanwal Thakar Singh born?

Kanwal Thakar Singh was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh; she topped her postgraduate history class at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh. Her sister is actor Kirron Kher.

When was Kanwal Thakar Singh born?

Kanwal Thakar Singh was born on 2 November 1954.

What is Kanwal Thakar Singh known for?

Kanwal Thakar Singh is known for National badminton champion and Doubles with Ami Ghia.

What awards has Kanwal Thakar Singh received?

Honours include Arjuna Award (1977–78); Commonwealth Games bronze (1978); Asian Games bronze (1982).

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