Jwala Gutta is a retired Indian badminton player. She has won around 316 international titles in mixed and women’s doubles (the most among Indians). She is an Arjuna Award recipient.
Wiki/Biography
Jwala Gutta was born on Wednesday, September 7, 1983 in Wardha, Maharashtra (40 years; as of 2023). After her birth, her family moved to Hyderabad, Telangana. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Jwala Gutta’s childhood
When Jawara was just 4 years old, her father introduced her to national badminton coach SM Arif. The coach asked her to learn gymnastics and swimming before starting badminton training. Later, she received badminton training with Arif at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium.
Jwala Gutta with her coach SM Arif
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: dark brown
family and caste
Jwala Gutta is an atheist.
Parents and siblings
Jwala Gutta’s father Kranti Gutta is Telugu and her mother Yelan Gutta is Chinese. Her father comes from a family of freedom fighters and leftists in Peddapuliveru in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Her mother was the granddaughter of a Gandhian named Tseng. She has a younger sister, Insi Gutta.
Jawala Gutta and her father
Jawala Gutta and her mother
Jawala Gutta and her sister
Jawala Gutta and her family
relationship with husband
During her badminton days, Jawala started dating badminton player Chetan Anand. The two got married on July 17, 2005. On June 29, 2011, the two divorced due to personal reasons.
Jwala Gutta and ex-husband Chetan Anand
Jawala is also rumored to be in a relationship with former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
Jawala Gutta and Mohammad Azharuddin
Later, she started dating Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal.
Jwala Gutta and boyfriend Vishnu Vishal
She got engaged to Vishnu Vishal on September 6, 2020.
This happened last night and what a beautiful surprise! Today, when I think about what a long journey my life has been, I realize that there is still so much to look forward to! A tribute to our family, Aryans, friends and work! I’m sure it will be another great journey❤️🥂😘 pic.twitter.com/qjqVkK6CWo
— Guttajwala 💙 (@Guttajwala) September 7, 2020
Jwala Gutta married Vishnu Vishal in a private ceremony in Hyderabad on April 22, 2021.
Jwala Gutta and Vishnu Vishal’s wedding photos
Profession
Jwala started playing badminton at the age of 6. She won the Under-13 Girls Mini National Badminton Championship in Thrissur, Kerala. At the age of 17, Guta won the National Youth Badminton Championship. She then partnered with Shruti Kurien to win the National Youth Badminton Women’s Doubles Championship and the National Senior Badminton Championship. The cooperation between the two lasted for several years, and they won the women’s doubles national championship for 7 consecutive years (2002 to 2008). However, the two later broke up their long-term partnership due to compatibility issues.
Jwala Gutta paired with Shruti Kurien
Thereafter, Jawala was paired with Ashwini Ponnapa from Bengaluru. The pair went on to win the women’s doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Making history as India won its first gold medal in the event. After this incident, the ancient pagoda became a household name.
Jwala Gutta teams up with Ashwini Ponnappa in women’s doubles
She brought recognition to doubles badminton in India. In 2010, she partnered with Diju in mixed doubles and achieved the highest score in the competition. 6; Became the first domestic doubles team to rank among the top ten.
Jwala Gutta collaborates with Diju
In 2016, Jawara partnered with Poonapa to participate in the Rio Olympics. They lost two consecutive games to Japan and the Netherlands in the group stage and were eliminated from the group. She has won medals in almost every major international badminton competition except the Olympics.
dispute
- Jawara has courted controversy many times because of his outspoken nature.
- Gupta sparked a social media controversy when he took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the lack of mention of sports in then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s 2017 Union Budget speech. She tweeted, “Is this a complaint or plagiarism if you ask what sports are in this budget???” Her tweet was not well received by sports enthusiasts who criticized her poor performance and criticism of the government. Fighting back in anticipation. Unfortunately, she was unaware that the sports department had received a raise of Rs. The budget of Rs 351 crore was Rs 1592 crore which was converted into Rs 1943 crore.
- She has courted controversy many times due to her repeated clashes with national team coach Gopichand.
- In 2013, Jwala was banned for life from the IBL for trying to prevent players of his team Krrish Delhi Smashers from playing against Banga Beats in the IBL.
Awards and Achievements
- Won the National Badminton Championships Women’s Doubles Championship 14 times
- Won Commonwealth Games gold medal (2010)
- 2011 BWF World Championship Bronze Medal
- Received the Arjuna Award from the Government of India (2011)
- Won Commonwealth Games silver medal (2014)
- Won Thomas & Uber Cup Bronze Medal (2014)
- 2014 Asian Badminton Championships Bronze Medal
favorite thing
- Cuisine: Chaat, Chinese, Sushi
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include driving and shopping.
- Jawala follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Jwala Gutta’s Instagram posts
- She wanted to pursue a career in tennis, but her mother insisted that she play badminton.
- Jawala is the only Indian badminton player to have qualified for the Olympics in two different events.
- She is an avid dog lover and owns Tyson, a pet pug.
Jwala Gutta and her pet dog
- Jawara has a “Love All” tattoo on his right hand. She also has another tattoo on her left wrist.
Jawala Gutta’s tattoos
- Jwala appears on the cover of HT Brunch magazine.
Jwala Gutta appears on the cover of HT Brunch Magazine
- In 2013, Gutta starred in the Telugu romantic comedy Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde.
Jwala Gutta as Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde
- Gutta has a close relationship with her coach SM Arif.
Jwala Gutta with her coach SM Arif
- She is a left-handed badminton player who likes to play aggressive badminton.
Jwala Gutta plays badminton
- Jawara was active in social causes such as women’s empowerment, the anti-tobacco movement and the anti-zoo movement.
- She also supports campaigns like the Ice Bucket Challenge and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
- Gupta launched the Indian Badminton League (IBL) school program ‘Shuttle Express’ for school children in Pune.
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Source: HIS Education