Simran Singhi

Simran Singhi
Personal information
Born (2002-04-11) April 11, 2002 (age 24)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sport
CountryIndia
SportBadminton
Women's doubles
Highest ranking38 (with Kavipriya Selvam, 16 June 2026)
Current ranking42 (with Kavipriya Selvam, 6 October 2026)

Simran Singhi (born 11 April 2002) is an Indian badminton player who competes primarily in women's doubles. She has represented India in international competitions and has partnered with Kavipriya Selvam in women's doubles.

Early life and education

Singhi was born on 11 April 2002 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She began playing badminton at a young age and trained under coach Uday Pawar at Goregaon Sports Club in Mumbai.

Career

Singhi initially competed in women's doubles with Ritika Thaker. The pair became one of India's successful junior combinations and won the women's doubles title at the Junior National Badminton Championships in 2019. In 2020, they entered the BWF world top 100, reaching No. 98 in the rankings.

Singhi later competed with different partners before forming a partnership with Kavipriya Selvam. The pair competed together internationally and won the Lagos International Classics. Their performances helped them qualify for the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi.

At the 2026 World Championships, Singhi and Selvam made their debut at the tournament and defeated Spain's Nikol Carulla and Carmen Maria Jimenez in the opening round, 22–20, 21–14. They were subsequently eliminated in the round of 32 by Bulgaria's Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva.

Achievements

Year Tournament Event Partner Result
2019 Junior National Badminton Championships Girls' doubles Ritika Thaker Winner
2023
2024		 Lagos International Women's doubles Kavipriya Selvam Winner

References

  1. ↑ "Four Indian shuttlers set to make their BWF World Championships debut at home". The Times of India. 11 July 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Badminton: Pair of Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi breaks into world's top-100 ranking". The Times of India. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "An accidental shuttler who battled nightmares & is now set for World C'ships debut: Kavipriya's tale". The New Indian Express. 11 August 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ayush, Unnati, Simran & Kavipriya Debut at BWF World Championships". 2026-07-13. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
  5. ↑ Buswal, Neha (2026-07-14). "The new faces of Indian badminton: Four debutants ready for biggest stage at BWF World Championships in Delhi". The Statesman. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
  6. ↑ "BWF World Championships Day 1 wrap: Giant-killer Ayush Shetty headlines India's perfect opening day in Delhi". India Today. 17 August 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Mumbai shuttlers Simran Singhi, Akshan Shetty shine in Lagos". Mid-Day. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2026.

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