Manasi Joshi achieved a landmark victory in 2019 by clinching the gold medal in the women’s singles SL3 finals at the Para-Badminton World Championship in Basel, Switzerland. She defeated Parul Parmar with a commanding score of 21-12, 21-7, marking her first World Championship title. This victory was a major milestone in Joshi’s career and helped solidify her status as a top para-badminton player.
In addition to her gold medal at the 2019 World Championship, Manasi Joshi had already made her mark on the international para-badminton scene. She had previously won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2015 Para-Badminton World Championship in Stoke Mandeville, England, and earned a bronze medal in the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Her success in multiple international competitions has made Manasi Joshi one of the prominent figures in Indian para-badminton, inspiring many with her resilience, determination, and excellence. Her achievements have played a crucial role in bringing attention to para-badminton in India and further contributed to the sport’s growing popularity on the global stage.