Manjusha Kanwar

Manjusha Kanwar (née Pavangadkar, born 20 March 1971) is an Indian former badminton player. She was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Presently works as Deputy General Manager in Sports Department Indian Oil Corporation, New Delhi. She was part of Indian Badminton League in 2018–20 as a Coach of Delhi Team. She was honored with the FICCI Life Time Achievement Award in 2020 for her achievements both as a player and her work for the promotion of sports.

Career Manjusha Kanwar won the National Championships in India for the first time in 1991. Nine more titles followed until 2002. Bronze Medalist in Commonwealth Games in 1998 (Teams) wherein she played both singles and doubles. Gold medalist in South Asian Games 2004 in teams and silver medalist in Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. She represented India for 12 years.

Achievements South Asian Games +Women's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2004 Rodham Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan Fathima Nazneen Shruti Kurien Jwala Gutta 6–15, 3–15 Silver Silver

+Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 2004 Rodham Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan Marcos Bristow Jaseel P. Ismail Jwala Gutta 6–15, 3–15 Silver Silver

IBF International +Women's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1999 Wellington International Rhona Robertson 3–11, 3–11 Runner-up

+Women's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1998 India International Archana Deodhar Madhumita Bisht P. V. V. Lakshmi 15–6, 13–15, 9–15 Runner-up

+Mixed doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 2002 India Satellite Jaseel P. Ismail Marcos Bristow B. R. Meenakshi 11–5, 11–3 Winner