Palak Kohli

Palak Kohli was born on August 12, 2002, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She emerged as a prominent figure in para-badminton, training under Gaurav Khanna, the head coach of the Indian para-badminton team. Kohli’s career highlights include her representation of India in various international competitions.

Kohli has achieved significant milestones, including qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021, where she competed in women’s singles (SU5), women’s doubles (SL3-SU5), and mixed doubles (SL3-SU5). She made history as the first Indian para-shuttler to qualify for three events at the Paralympics and was also the youngest para-shuttler to qualify for the Games at 18. Her achievements extend to the World Championships, where she secured a Bronze medal in Women’s Singles at the 2024 Pattaya event. Additionally, she has earned medals at the Asian Youth Para Games, including a Silver in Doubles and Bronze medals in Women’s Singles and Mixed Doubles at the 2021 Manama Games.

Her career includes a victory in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 at the Spanish Para Badminton International II in 2022 with Pramod Bhagat. She also secured Gold medals in Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles at the Uganda Para Badminton International in 2021 and 2019, respectively. Kohli has consistently ranked among the top players globally in various categories, demonstrating her sustained performance in the sport.