Manasi Joshi
Manasi Joshi - Para-Badminton World Champion Inspiring India Through Resilience and Purpose
Passionate para-badminton champion motivating with stories of resilience.
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10+ years
resilience, grit, diversity & inclusion, courage and integrity, breaking barriers
About Manasi Joshi
Manasi Joshi is a World Champion para-badminton player, engineer, and global advocate for disability rights, celebrated for her extraordinary journey of resilience and determination. Her story is one of turning an unexpected setback into a powerful comeback — and inspiring millions along the way.
In 2011, a road accident changed the course of her life, leading to the amputation of her left leg. Instead of slowing down, Manasi rebuilt her world with unwavering grit. What began as rehabilitation badminton soon grew into a full-fledged passion. With relentless discipline and belief, she rose to represent India on the global stage and went on to win the Gold Medal at the 2019 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships.
A trained engineer, Manasi blends precision, strategy, and emotional strength — both on the court and in her public speaking. She has been featured in TIME Magazine’s Next 100 Most Influential People, recognized by BBC 100 Women, and continues to be one of India’s strongest voices for inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities.
Her talks are rooted in lived experience — touching upon high performance, courage, mindset, adaptability, and finding purpose through adversity. Whether she is addressing corporates, students, or leadership teams, Manasi inspires audiences to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and refuse to let limitations define their potential.
Hire Manasi Joshi to bring a powerful, real-life story of resilience, excellence, and purpose to your next event.
Manasi Joshi is a World Champion para-badminton player, engineer, and global advocate for disability rights, celebrated for her extraordinary journey of resilience and determination. Her story is one of turning an unexpected setback into a powerful comeback — and inspiring millions along the way.
In 2011, a road accident changed the course of her life, leading to the amputation of her left leg. Instead of slowing down, Manasi rebuilt her world with unwavering grit. What began as rehabilitation badminton soon grew into a full-fledged passion. With relentless discipline and belief, she rose to represent India on the global stage and went on to win the Gold Medal at the 2019 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships.
A trained engineer, Manasi blends precision, strategy, and emotional strength — both on the court and in her public speaking. She has been featured in TIME Magazine’s Next 100 Most Influential People, recognized by BBC 100 Women, and continues to be one of India’s strongest voices for inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities.
Her talks are rooted in lived experience — touching upon high performance, courage, mindset, adaptability, and finding purpose through adversity. Whether she is addressing corporates, students, or leadership teams, Manasi inspires audiences to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and refuse to let limitations define their potential.
Hire Manasi Joshi to bring a powerful, real-life story of resilience, excellence, and purpose to your next event.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Manasi Joshi
Road Accident & Recovery
Lost her left leg in road accident, then rehabilitated & returned to pursue badminton
Training at Gopichand Academy
In 2018, enrolled at Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad
Bronze at Asian Para Games
Secured a bronze medal for India at the Asian Para Games, Jakarta, in 2018
Gold Medal, World Championship
Gold medal in SL3 category at Para-Badminton World Championship in Basel
“Next Generation Leader” by TIME
Featured by TIME Magazine in their “Next Generation Leader” list
BBC 100 Women
Named among “BBC 100 Women” in 2020 for her inspirational story
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Manasi Joshi
Manasi Joshi - Para-Badminton World Champion Inspiring India Through Resilience and Purpose
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FAQs
Manasi Joshi is an Indian para-badminton world champion and Paralympian, and a former software engineer who lost a leg in a 2011 road accident. engage4more lists her for corporate keynotes on resilience and inclusion.
Her name is spelt Manasi Joshi, though people also search Mansi Joshi or Manashi Joshi. engage4more lists the para-badminton champion under the correct spelling, and every booking enquiry reaches the same team.
Para badminton is badminton for athletes with physical impairments, played in classes by impairment type. Manasi Joshi competes in the SL3 category, for players with lower-limb impairments. engage4more books her for inclusion talks.
Manasi Joshi won the 2019 SL3 World Championship and was named a TIME Next Generation Leader in 2020, among the first para-athletes to receive that recognition. engage4more books her to share this journey.
Yes, Manasi Joshi represented India in women's singles SL3 para badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. engage4more books her for talks on persistence, preparation and competing on the world's biggest stage.
Before para badminton, Manasi Joshi worked as a software engineer. Her 2011 accident happened on her way to work, and she took up badminton during rehabilitation. engage4more books her for talks that resonate with corporate teams.
Through engage4more, Manasi Joshi speaks on resilience, mental toughness, disability inclusion, goal-setting and reinventing yourself after adversity. Her calm, candid style suits DEI programmes, leadership offsites and Women's Day events.
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Manasi Joshi's fee for events booked through engage4more depends on format, duration, city and her competition schedule. engage4more shares a transparent, event-specific quote once you submit your requirements through the enquiry form or by phone.
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