Kashyap Parupalli

Olympian I CWG Champion 2014|BestRanking World No6 I Here to share all I’ve learnt, and inspire as much as I can. For Queries: [email protected]

[PIB in Telangana 🇮🇳 @PIBHyderabad]

“Beyond medals and accolades, it is the discipline, hard work, teamwork and resilience learned through sports that stay with an athlete for life. These are the very virtues that uniformed forces instil in their personnel, shaping individuals who serve the nation with dedication and commitment.”

-Shri Parupalli Kashyap, Olympian badminton player and coach

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[PIB in Telangana 🇮🇳 @PIBHyderabad]

🏅 The 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2026–27 will be held from 23–30 July 2026 at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Organised by CISF under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board, the championship will bring together 1,600+ athletes, coaches and support staff from State Police Forces and CAPFs across the country.

The championship will be inaugurated by Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, on 23 July 2026.

#AllIndiaPoliceJudoCluster2026 #CISF #NISA #Hyderabad

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

Honoured to be the Chief Guest at the Curtain Raiser of the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster–2026, hosted by CISF at NISA, Hyderabad.

Wishing all the participating athletes the very best. Compete with courage, uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, and make every moment count. 🇮🇳

[CISF @CISFHQrs]

#CISF Organised a Curtain Raiser-Cum-Press Conference on 20.07.2026 at NISA, Hyderabad, ahead of the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2026

The championship, under the aegis of AIPSCB, will be held from 23–30 July at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli.

🏅 1,600+ athletes
👮 36 State Police & CAPF teams
🥋 5 disciplines

A major platform for India's finest uniformed sportspersons ahead of the Asian Games 2026, showcasing excellence, discipline and sportsmanship.

#AIPJC2026 #CISFSports #sportsmanship #FitIndia #Telangana #ShieldOfSecurity

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[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

The Trailer of #GodariGattupaina looks very breezy packed with good comedy and emotions..

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Best wishes to the entire team ❤️

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[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

Just participated in the Seed Balling Program on the occasion of #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍🌱
Proud to be part of this green movement with @IndianOilcl .
Every seed we sow today is a tree for tomorrow! 🌳💚
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[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

A long journey requires grit, strategy, and heart—something every athlete knows well.

The CISF Coastal Cyclothon is not just about cycling, it’s about pushing limits for a greater mission. Massive respect to the riders taking on this challenge!

Be part of the movement—register today: https://t.co/QpE8LLUSWy

#CISFCoastalCyclothon #PedalsForShore #RideTheTide #WheelsOfUnity #SEAcurityWithCISF #सुरक्षित_तट_समृद्ध_भारत @hydcitypolice @CISFHQrs

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

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[ANI @ANI]

EP-264 with Pullela Gopichand premieres today at 5 PM IST | ANI Podcast | Promo

"Seeing national champions, Commonwealth medalists, and Asian Games medalists jobless pains me," says Pullela Gopichand, India's chief national badminton coach.

#ANIPodcast #SmitaPrakash #PullelaGopichand #Jobs #Athletes

Tune in here: https://t.co/xzkfDDRAmC

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Pullela Gopichand shares a hard-hitting truth about sports: ‘Everyone benefits from it, but if you can't make it at the highest level, you need to have other career options. For that, education is key.'

Watch the full video: https://t.co/C2S89n1AZb

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[Dilip Kumar @kmr_dilip]

Gopi is right. The reality is brutal—less than 1% of aspiring athletes make it big, and even those who do are left with little security once their careers are over. Sports, like startups, have a power law distribution—10% of players make 90% of the money. Everyone else is a statistic.

We love to read and watch the underdog story—the kid from nowhere who makes it to the top. But that’s survivorship bias. For every one success, there are tens of thousands who trained just as hard but got nothing. The real question is: why does sports have to be a gamble?

If you’re not in the top 1%, you don’t get sponsorships, you don’t have financial security, and once your career ends—usually in your late 20’s or early 30s—you’re left scrambling for what’s next.

In developed nations, sports is a structured industry. There are leagues, second-tier careers, college scholarships, and post-career pathways.

If you don’t become an Olympic champion, you can still earn a living as a coach, analyst, trainer, or minor league player. The system doesn’t discard you the moment you’re not in the top 1%.

The problem isn’t that sports is hard—it’s that failure is absolute. An engineer who fails at a startup can get a job. A failed athlete? They often have nothing. That’s why in most countries without strong sports ecosystems, success in sports correlates with wealth. You can’t afford to be an athlete unless you can afford to lose.

Right now, telling a poor kid to pursue sports is like telling them to buy lottery tickets as an investment strategy. Until we change that, Gopi’s words will remain true. And that’s a failure—not of the athletes, but of the system.

A great sports system doesn’t just create champions—it creates a nation of resilient, disciplined, and competitive people. And that’s the foundation of real development.

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

Gopi sir’s recent remarks about the challenges middle-class families face in pursuing sports as a career resonate deeply with the realities of India’s sporting ecosystem. He’s absolutely right to highlight the lack of a safety net for athletes who don’t reach the top. In a country where success in sports—outside of cricket—rarely guarantees financial security or societal respect, his call for caution is pragmatic, not pessimistic. The middle class, often tethered to the promise of stable jobs and education, risks everything by banking on athletic glory when the odds are stacked against them—less than 1% make it big, and even fewer sustain a livelihood post-career. Look at the examples he cited: national champions relegated to junior clerk roles or Olympic medalists struggling in dead-end sports quota jobs, facing humiliation rather than honor. India’s infrastructure may be improving, but without robust systems to skill up athletes for alternative careers or ensure dignity in retirement, the dream of sporting success remains a gamble most can’t afford. Gopi sir’s not discouraging passion—he’s urging a hard look at the structural gaps that leave most athletes high and dry. It’s a wake-up call we need to heed. #pullelagopichand @PGopichand73

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

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[Gill Clark aka Oma Gill @OmaGillClark]

“Even the most beautiful of days eventually have their sunsets”.

Whilst not yet officially retired, Saina Nehwal has been struggling with arthritis and hasn’t played a competitive match for over 18 months now. It therefore seems unlikely she will be able to make a comeback to extend her outstanding career. But Saina (which means shining) will leave a remarkable legacy.

Like Billie Jean King, the former tennis player and winner of a staggering 39 Grand Slam titles, who probably did more to enhance and promote women’s sport globally than any other athlete in history, Saina made such an impact that she, along with a handful of other female athletes including Karnam Malleswari (weightlifting) and Mary Kom (boxing) helped change perceptions of women’s sport in India.

Saina not only created interest and inspired mass participation of badminton within her home country, her results made others also believe success was possible, and not just for female players. H S Prannoy credited her mindset for a change in all Indian players when facing tougher opponents.

And what a mindset Saina had. That never say die attitude, the absolute refusal to give up on a rally. Happy to admit she wasn’t the most talented player, Saina built her game on hard work and mental toughness. Attributes which took her to world number 1, Olympic Bronze, 2 world championship medals, and 2 Commonwealth Games Gold medals.

Of course, there had been highly successful players before Saina, such as Prakash and Gopichand, but she was the player who inspired a badminton revolution in her home country. Now India has 12 men’s, and 14 women’s singles players ranked in the top 100 in the world – more than any other country.

Saina may not be an active player anymore, but with the #BWFWorldTour moving on to the #IndiaOpen next week, it’s only appropriate that her contribution and influence on Indian #badminton is recognised. Saina’s success stimulated a change in attitudes, a belief that success was possible for other Indian players … across all disciplines.

The sun may have set on the beautiful “day” of Saina Nehwal, but the legacy is without doubt still shining brightly.

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[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

Yesterday was your special day, but celebrating you is a year-round thing, Mom! 🌸❤️

#happybirthday

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

@ViktorAxelsen 😂😂 triple shot americano .. play the match n don’t sleep until afternoon next day 🤣🤣

[RJ Anmol 🇮🇳 @rjanmol]

Thode Aansu, Bahut Sara Pyar, Passion for Badminton 🏸 & a Fun Conversation filled with Some FIRE !

Saina Nehwal & Parupalli Kashyap’s Love Story is Pure Motivation ! Its OuT Now on Kashyap’s Bday 🥳

Clik HERE & Watch : https://t.co/xrEZhfy93l

[Kashyap Parupalli @parupallik]

The best of the best from India . Glad to be a part of this group and this journey . 😇🙏 Missing #saipraneeth here . Also @buss_reddy who started out as a singles player.

[PRANNOY HS @PRANNOYHSPRI]

A perfect day to capture this moment! Happy Teachers’ Day to @gopichandpullela and all the incredible teachers who continue to shape lives.

We were truly the lucky generation — training under his guidance, day in and day out. It’s surreal to think that at one point, we were all competing at the highest level, with all of us ranked in the top 50 in the world simultaneously. Those days weren’t just about refining our game; they were about building camaraderie, resilience, and pushing each other to reach new heights.
Good to be back with the OG GANG