Manisha Ramadass is an Indian professional para-badminton player from Tamil Nadu. She has made significant strides in her career, particularly in the SU5 category. Here are some key highlights of her achievements:
Early Life and Career
- Manisha Ramadass was born on January 27, 2005, in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
- She is supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a sports NGO.
Achievements
- International Debut: Manisha made her international debut in 2022 and quickly rose to become the world number 1 in the SU5 category on August 22, 2022.
- Titles and Medals: She won her first title at the Spanish (level 2) Para-Badminton International in 2022. Throughout 2022, she secured 11 gold and five bronze medals.
- BWF Awards: Manisha was named the BWF Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year for 2022, recognizing her dominant performance in the season.
- Sportswoman of the Year: She also won the Sportswoman of the Year (parasports) Sportstar Aces award.
Paris Paralympics 2024
- Quarterfinals: Despite losing to China's Xia Qiu Yang in the group stage, Manisha advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles SU5 category at the Paris Paralympics.
- Semifinals: She secured a semi-final spot, ensuring a medal for India by setting up an all-Indian SU5 semi-final against Thulasimathi Murugesan.
Other Notable Achievements
- World Championships: Manisha won the gold medal in the women’s singles SU5 category at the para-badminton world championships in 2022.
