Manasi Joshi
Manasi Joshi is a world number 2 Para-Badminton athlete in the SL3 category.
Passionate para-badminton champion motivating with stories of resilience.
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About Manasi Joshi
Winning against all odds, Manasi Joshi is a world number 2 Para-Badminton athlete in the SL3 Category. An engineer by qualification, Manasi has always been interested in badminton ever since she started playing with her father at the age of 6.
Winning against all odds, Manasi Joshi is a world number 2 Para-Badminton athlete in the SL3 Category. An engineer by qualification, Manasi has always been interested in badminton ever since she started playing with her father at the age of 6.
Achievements
She won the Gold Medal for India at the 2019 ‘Para-Badminton World Championship’ held in Basel, Switzerland, inspiring millions with her ‘never give up’ attitude. In 2011, due to a road accident, she lost her left leg. However, that did not stop her from following her dreams & in September 2015, she won the Silver Medal at the ‘Para-Badminton World Championship’ in the Mixed Doubles Category held in Stoke Mandeville, England. She enrolled at the P. Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad for training in 2018 & subsequently won the Bronze Medal for India at the ‘Asian Para Games’ held in Jakarta, Indonesia in October 2018
She won the Gold Medal for India at the 2019 ‘Para-Badminton World Championship’ held in Basel, Switzerland, inspiring millions with her ‘never give up’ attitude. In 2011, due to a road accident, she lost her left leg. However, that did not stop her from following her dreams & in September 2015, she won the Silver Medal at the ‘Para-Badminton World Championship’ in the Mixed Doubles Category held in Stoke Mandeville, England. She enrolled at the P. Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad for training in 2018 & subsequently won the Bronze Medal for India at the ‘Asian Para Games’ held in Jakarta, Indonesia in October 2018
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Why Manasi Joshi?
A champion through & through, she aims at reaching new heights for herself & the country. Manasi Joshi is a great choice of motivation and keynote speaker when it comes to topics of winning despite disability-related limitations, perseverance, power of focus and inspiring others in your personal journey. With growing awareness of people with disabilities at work, Manasi Joshi makes an awesome choice as a speaker for your next corporate event.
A champion through & through, she aims at reaching new heights for herself & the country. Manasi Joshi is a great choice of motivation and keynote speaker when it comes to topics of winning despite disability-related limitations, perseverance, power of focus and inspiring others in your personal journey. With growing awareness of people with disabilities at work, Manasi Joshi makes an awesome choice as a speaker for your next corporate event.
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Road Accident & Recovery
Lost her left leg in a road accident in 2011, then rehabilitated and returned to pursue badminton full time.
Training at Gopichand Academy
In 2018, enrolled at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad to train professionally.
Silver in Mixed Doubles (World Champs)
Won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Para-Badminton World Championship in September 2015, Stoke Mandeville.
Bronze at Asian Para Games
Secured a bronze medal for India at the Asian Para Games, Jakarta, in October 2018.
Gold Medal, World Championship
Won the gold medal for India in women’s singles SL3 category at the Para-Badminton World Championship in Basel.
“Next Generation Leader” by TIME
Featured by TIME Magazine in their “Next Generation Leader” list, appearing on their Asia cover as a para-athlete.
Road Accident & Recovery
Lost her left leg in a road accident in 2011, then rehabilitated and returned to pursue badminton full time.
Training at Gopichand Academy
In 2018, enrolled at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad to train professionally.
Silver in Mixed Doubles (World Champs)
Won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Para-Badminton World Championship in September 2015, Stoke Mandeville.
Bronze at Asian Para Games
Secured a bronze medal for India at the Asian Para Games, Jakarta, in October 2018.
Gold Medal, World Championship
Won the gold medal for India in women’s singles SL3 category at the Para-Badminton World Championship in Basel.
“Next Generation Leader” by TIME
Featured by TIME Magazine in their “Next Generation Leader” list, appearing on their Asia cover as a para-athlete.
BBC 100 Women
Named among “BBC 100 Women” in 2020 for her achievement and inspirational story.
Why Manasi Joshi ?
Manasi’s journey from coding to conquering global courts is a powerful testament to following your passion against all odds.
After losing her leg in an accident, she didn’t just learn to walk again—she trained to win. Manasi's story inspires audiences to bounce back stronger, no matter the setback.
Whether it’s relearning the basics or taking on the world stage, Manasi’s story proves that it's never too late to aim higher.
Honoured as the first Indian para-athlete to have a Barbie doll modeled after her, Manasi has become a symbol of ambition and representation for millions.
She shares practical insights on dealing with trauma, rebuilding life with purpose, and staying mentally strong during life's toughest phases.
Let your audience experience the energy of a true fighter who turned pain into purpose and continues to inspire with her unstoppable spirit.
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