The first marker
Won the Kanchipuram district doubles title, beginning a competitive journey that would grow across state and national-level events.
Badminton athlete
Anirudh Parapurath
Eleven years in. Still chasing the next rally, the next breakthrough, and the sharpest version of his game.
11Years competing
04University selections
#26State doubles rank
#4Tamil Nadu Men's Singles
Who I Am
Built for the long rally.
P. Anirudh is a Tamil Nadu men's badminton player representing Chengalpattu district. A composed singles competitor with more than a decade in the sport, he balances elite competition with an MBA at Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
DisciplineMen's Singles
DistrictChengalpattu
BWF ID18305
BAI ID20891
TNBA IDTNBA/33/0435
EducationBBA / MBA
The Grind
Talent starts it.
Work finishes it.
One court.
Thousands of hours.
No shortcuts.
From junior district wins to the Tamil Nadu senior circuit, every season has added another layer to Anirudh's game.
Junior breakthrough
A state-ranking podium, an all-India sub-junior win, a state championship runner-up finish, and district titles in both singles and doubles.
Four university seasons
Selected to represent the University of Madras for four consecutive seasons at Jain University, VIT Vellore, SRM University, and KLEF University.
Senior circuit focus
Training under coach Vembarasan Venkatachalam at Tejesh Sports / Neem Feathers while pursuing an MBA and competing in the Tamil Nadu men's category.
Highlights
Results that raise the bar.
Podiums matter. So does staying in the fight. Anirudh's record tracks a steady climb from junior champion to a top-four Tamil Nadu singles ranking.
Current standing
#4
Among Tamil Nadu's leading men's singles players
Champion
All India Telugu Badminton Federation Sub-Junior Tournament, Chennai
State Runner-Up
Tamil Nadu State Championship, Coimbatore
Two-Time Winner
IIT Inter-Collegiate Invitation Sportsfest, representing Guru Nanak College
Back-to-Back Winner
VIT VIBSPORTS, representing Guru Nanak College
A Zone First
University of Madras Certificate of Merit
Senior Semi-Finalist
Tamil Nadu Senior State Ranking Tournament, Namakkal
District Winner
Kanchipuram District Doubles
Third Place
Tamil Nadu Sub-Junior State Ranking Tournament, Dharmapuri
District Double
Kanchipuram District winner in singles and doubles
State Semi-Finalist
Tamil Nadu State Sub-Junior event, Namakkal
A Zone Podiums
University of Madras: two third places, one second place, and one first place
Third Place
YMCA Buck Memorial Sports Festival
Third Place
SRM Founder's Birthday Trophy
Two Podiums
Third place at VIT VIBSPORTS and the SSN Trophy
Five Quarterfinals
Tamil Nadu senior ranking and championship events across Namakkal, Chennai, and Karur
Squad
The people behind every point.
Tejesh Sports / Neem Feathers
Current academyVembarasan Venkatachalam
CoachUniversity of Madras
2022–26 representativeGuru Nanak College
College teamBased in Madipakkam, Chennai, the training setup combines daily academy work with university and senior-state competition.
Reach Out
Let's put the next point in play.
For tournament invitations, team opportunities, sponsorship conversations, and professional enquiries, connect through Anirudh's current academy network in Chennai.
Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu
AcademyTejesh Sports / Neem Feathers
Player referenceBWF 18305 / BAI 20891