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Nithya Sre Sivan secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles SH6 category, marking a significant achievement for Indian para badminton. In her final match of the tournament, the 19-year-old comfortably defeated Indonesia’s Rina Marlina with a score of 21-14, 21-6, closing her debut appearance at the Games on a high note.
Nithya’s Journey
Nithya comes from Hosur in Tamil Nadu. Growing up, her favorite sport was cricket, but after watching the Rio Paralympics in 2016, she began taking an interest in badminton. Inspired by her idol, Lin Dan, she started reading more about the former World No. 1, sparking her passion for the sport.
It wasn’t until the 2020 lockdown, however, that Nithya was introduced to para-badminton. A colleague of her father, who was a state-level para-badminton player, helped her discover the sport. Motivated by her coach and with her father’s support, Nithya entered the Tamil Nadu Para-Badminton State Championship, where she showcased her talent and began her journey in para-badminton.
