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{{Short description|Indian badminton player (born 1979)}}
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| name             = Nikhil Kanetkar
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| caption                = Nikhil Kanetkar at [[2017 BWF World Senior Championships]]
| birth_date              = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|05|13}}
| birth_date              = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|05|13}}
| birth_place            = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place            = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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{{MedalCompetition | [[Badminton at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Badminton at the Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[Badminton at the 1998 Commonwealth Games|1998 Kuala Lumpur]] | Men's team }}
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{{MedalCompetition | [[South Asian Games]]}}
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{{MedalGold | [[Badminton at the 2006 South Asian Games|2006 Colombo]] | Men's team }}
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'''Nikhil Kanetkar''' (born 13 May 1979) is the only [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] badminton player from [[Pune]] [[India]].<ref name="sports-reference">{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/nikhil-kanetkar-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418094912/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/nikhil-kanetkar-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2020|title=Nikhil Kanetkar Statistics |publisher=Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=6 February 2010}}</ref>
'''Nikhil Kanetkar''' (born 13 May 1979) is an Indian former badminton player from [[Pune]].<ref name="sports-reference">{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/nikhil-kanetkar-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418094912/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/nikhil-kanetkar-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Nikhil Kanetkar |accessdate=6 February 2010}}</ref>


Born in a [[Marathi people|Maharashtrian]] family, Kanetkar played [[badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics]] in men's singles, defeating [[Sergio Llopis]] of [[Spain]] in the first round. In the round of 16, Kanetkar was defeated by [[Peter Gade]] of [[Denmark]].<ref name="sports-reference" /> In addition to Olympics, Kanetkar has represented India in the [[Thomas Cup]], [[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]], [[Asian Games]], World Championships, [[Commonwealth Games]], [[South Asian Games|SAF Games]], [[Swiss Open (badminton)|Swiss Open]], [[French Open (badminton)|French Open]], Toulouse Open and numerous other championships.
Born in a [[Marathi people|Maharashtrian]] family, Kanetkar played [[badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics]] in men's singles, defeating [[Sergio Llopis]] of [[Spain]] in the first round. In the round of 16, Kanetkar was defeated by [[Peter Gade]] of [[Denmark]].<ref name="sports-reference" /> In addition to Olympics, Kanetkar has represented India in the [[Thomas Cup]], [[All England Open Badminton Championships|All England Open]], [[Asian Games]], World Championships, [[Commonwealth Games]], [[South Asian Games|SAF Games]], [[Swiss Open (badminton)|Swiss Open]], [[French Open (badminton)|French Open]], Toulouse Open and numerous other championships.
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| align="center" | [[2017 BWF World Senior Championships|2017]]
| align="center" | [[2017 BWF World Senior Championships|2017]]
| align="left" | [[Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium]], [[Kochi, India]]
| align="left" | [[Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium]], [[Kochi]], India
| align="left" | [[2017 BWF World Senior Championships – 35+|Men's singles +35]]
| align="left" | [[2017 BWF World Senior Championships – 35+|Men's singles +35]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Naruenart Chuaymak]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|THA}} [[Naruenart Chuaymak]]
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|- style="background:#FFAAAA"
|- style="background:#FFAAAA"
| align="center" | [[Badminton at the 2006 South Asian Games|2006]]
| align="center" | [[Badminton at the 2006 South Asian Games|2006]]
| align="left" | Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, [[Colombo, Sri Lanka]]
| align="left" | Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka
| align="left" | {{flagicon|IND}} [[Chetan Anand (badminton)|Chetan Anand]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|IND}} [[Chetan Anand (badminton)|Chetan Anand]]
| align="left" | 14–21, 12–21
| align="left" | 14–21, 12–21
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=== IBF World Grand Prix ===
=== IBF World Grand Prix ===
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned by the International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.


''Men's singles''
''Men's singles''
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|- style="background:#D4F1C5"
| align="center" | 1999
| align="center" | 1999
| align="left" | [[U.S. Open Badminton Championships|U.S Open]]
| align="left" | [[U.S. Open Badminton Championships|U.S. Open]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Colin Haughton]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Colin Haughton]]
| align="left" | 6–15, 0–15
| align="left" | 6–15, 0–15
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|- style="background:#D5D5D5"
|- style="background:#D5D5D5"
| align="center" | 2006
| align="center" | 2006
| align="left" | [[India International|India Satellite]]
| align="left" | [[India International Challenge|India Satellite]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Lee Cheol-ho]]
| align="left" | {{flagicon|KOR}} [[Lee Cheol-ho]]
| align="left" | 11–21, 11–21
| align="left" | 11–21, 11–21
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*[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-choose-not-to-be-frustrated-kanetkar/423866/0 I choose not to be frustrated: Kanetkar]
*[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-choose-not-to-be-frustrated-kanetkar/423866/0 I choose not to be frustrated: Kanetkar]
*[http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/mar/18bad.htm Nikhil Kanetkar loses in semis]
*[http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/mar/18bad.htm Nikhil Kanetkar loses in semis]
*[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040806/asp/sports/story_3590142.aspTough task for shuttlers – Aparna Popat, Abhinn Shyam Gupta and Nikhil Kanetkar carry Indian hopes]{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040806/asp/sports/story_3590142.aspTough task for shuttlers – Aparna Popat, Abhinn Shyam Gupta and Nikhil Kanetkar carry Indian hopes]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
*[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/12/03/stories/2002120301172100.htm Nikhil Kanetkar is runner-up]
*{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20030117052145/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/12/03/stories/2002120301172100.htm Nikhil Kanetkar is runner-up]}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://nkba.in Official Website]
* {{BWFB|12054}}
* {{BWFT|4EBA614D-A525-497E-B49C-2EBDD2FE4893|member_id=12054}}
* {{Olympics.com}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{CGF profile}}
* [https://www.nkba.in/ Nikhil Kanetkar Badminton Academy]


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Nikhil Kanetkar
Nikhil Kanetkar at 2017 BWF World Senior Championships
Personal information
Country India
Born (1979-05-13) 13 May 1979 (age 47)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
HandednessLeft
Men's singles
Highest ranking33
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  India
World Senior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Kochi Men's singles +35
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1998 Kuala Lumpur Men's team
South Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Colombo Men's team
Silver medal – second place 2006 Colombo Men's singles
BWF profile

Nikhil Kanetkar (born 13 May 1979) is an Indian former badminton player from Pune.[1]

Born in a Maharashtrian family, Kanetkar played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, defeating Sergio Llopis of Spain in the first round. In the round of 16, Kanetkar was defeated by Peter Gade of Denmark.[1] In addition to Olympics, Kanetkar has represented India in the Thomas Cup, All England Open, Asian Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, SAF Games, Swiss Open, French Open, Toulouse Open and numerous other championships.

In 2011, he retired from competitive sports and set up Nikhil Kanetkar Badminton Academy (NKBA, www.nkba.in) in Pune, India. The academy is based at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi, Pune, India. NKBA was established with a vision of "Grooming Talent to Make Champions". Nikhil Kanetkar is currently the Director and Head Coach of NKBA.

Kanetkar is also a columnist and commentator. He wrote for the Marathi newspaper Sakal from Athens during the Olympics and subsequently was invited by StarSports for covering the Badminton events of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Kanetkar played after 7 years post retirement and won the Men's Singles Title in the 35+ age category in the 41st Indian Masters (Veterans) National Badminton Championships 2016–17 organised by Kerala Badminton Association at Regional Sports Centre, Kadavanthra, Kochi, Kerala. In September 2017, he won the bronze medal in the same age group at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championship held in Kochi, India.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

BWF World Senior Championships[edit | edit source]

Year Venue Event Opponent Score Result
2017 Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kochi, India Men's singles +35 Thailand Naruenart Chuaymak 3–8 Retired Bronze Bronze

South Asian Games[edit | edit source]

Men's singles

Year Venue Opponent Score Result
2006 Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka India Chetan Anand 14–21, 12–21 Silver Silver

IBF World Grand Prix[edit | edit source]

The World Badminton Grand Prix was sanctioned by the International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
1999 U.S. Open England Colin Haughton 6–15, 0–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up

IBF International[edit | edit source]

Men's singles

Year Tournament Opponent Score Result
2006 India Satellite South Korea Lee Cheol-ho 11–21, 11–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2006 Victorian International Wales Richard Vaughan 20–22, 13–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2005 South Africa International Iran Kaveh Mehrabi 15–8, 15–7 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2004 Mauritius International India Abhinn Shyam Gupta 16–17, 8–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2003 Le Volant d'Or de Toulouse Germany Andreas Wölk 15–9, 15–11 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2002 Welsh International Indonesia Irwansyah 6–15, 11–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2001 Scottish International Indonesia Irwansyah 5–7, 6–8, 2–7 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
1998 Sri Lanka International Chinese Taipei Ting Chih-chen 15–13, 15–6 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner

Sources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Nikhil Kanetkar". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2010.

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