Lalita Dahiya

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Lalita Dahiya
Personal information
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Born (1997-09-16) 16 September 1997 (age 24) [1]
Women's Singles
Women's doubles
Mixed doubles
Highest ranking179 (Singles)
216 (doubles)
91 (Mixed doubles)
BWF profile

Lalita Dahiya (born 16 September 1997) is an Indian badminton player who currently plays Women's Singles, Women's doubles and Mixed doubles. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Lalita DAHIYA: Full Profile". Badminton World Federation . Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  2. "Lalita DAHIYA: Career overview". Badminton World Federation . Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  3. "Riya, Lalita qualify for Syed Modi main draw". The Times of India . 20 January 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.