Parupalli Kashyap (born 8 September 1986) is a badminton player from India. He trains at Gopichand Badminton Academy and
is supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit foundation supporting
Indian athletes. He was awarded the Arjuna Award by Government of India in 2012.
He created history
by reaching the Quarter-Finals of men's singles at 2012 London Olympics, being
the only male player from India to do so. At the 2014 Glasgow, he won the gold
medal in men's singles. Kashyap was the Icon Player for the Indian Badminton
League team, Banga Beats in 2013 edition.