Age, Biography and Wiki
Aparna Popat was born on 18 January, 1978 in Mumbai, India, is a Badminton player. Discover Aparna Popat's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
| Popular As |
Aparna Lalji Popat |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
18 January, 1978 |
| Birthday |
18 January |
| Birthplace |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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She is a member of famous Player with the age 46 years old group.
Aparna Popat Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Aparna Popat height is 1.63 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.63 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Aparna Popat's Husband?
Her husband is Rajeev Ved (m. 2011)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Rajeev Ved (m. 2011) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Aparna Popat Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Aparna Popat worth at the age of 46 years old? Aparna Popat’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. She is from India. We have estimated
Aparna Popat's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Aparna Popat Social Network
Timeline
Post retirement she was employed with Indian Oil Corporation in Mumbai till 2015.
She won her last of the nine Senior Nationals titles at the age of 27 after defeating the 15-year-old Saina Nehwal at Bangalore in January 2006.
After 17 years of professional badminton, she retired from the game in 2006 after suffering a wrist injury that remained un-diagnosed. She remained undefeated at the National championships.
She was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2005, one of the highest sporting honors in India awarded by the Government of India.
Yearning to expand her learning, in 2002 she shifted to the Sports Authority of India training centre at Kengeri, Bangalore where she learnt the nuances of the game under coach Gangula Prasad.
Aparna captured her first Senior National title at Hyderabad in 1997. She went on to win the Senior National title till 2006, thereby equaling the Prakash Padukone's record of winning nine consecutive national singles titles.
The highlights of her achievements at the international level are participation in 2 Olympic Games, 1 Asian Games, a Silver Medal at the World Junior Championships in 1996 and 4 medals in 3 Commonwealth Games appearances.
In 1994, she shifted to the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bangalore to further expand her capabilities. Training under the legendary Prakash Padukone, former All-England champion, she built up her fitness and learned techniques to be more competitive at the international level.
Aparna started playing badminton in 1986 in Mumbai. As an 8-year old when she approached Anil Pradhan for coaching, he saw a spark in the girl and told her parents "Give me this girl and I will put her on the map of Indian Badminton". Being a National champion himself, he helped her develop skills required to face the many challenges of the game.
Aparna Popat (born 18 January 1978) is a former Indian badminton player. She was India's national champion for a record equaling nine times when she won all the senior national championships between 1997 and 2006.
Aparna Popat was born on 18 January 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra into a Gujarati family of Lalji Popat and Heena Popat. She studied at the J. B. Petil High School in Mumbai and her Pre-university course from Mount Carmel College, in Bangalore. Aparna also holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce from the Mumbai University.
