| Nilesh Gaikwad | |||||||||||||||
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| Gaikwad at the 2017 Asian Youth Para Games | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
| Country | India | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 June 1996 Maharashtra, India | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2017-present | ||||||||||||||
| Coach | Gaurav Khanna | ||||||||||||||
| Men's singles SL4 | |||||||||||||||
| Career title(s) | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 4 (MS 23 May 2022) (23 May 2022) | ||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 8 (MS) (12 December 2022) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Nilesh Balu Gaikwad (born 10 June 1996) is an Indian para badminton player. [1] He made his international debut in the Uganda Para-Badminton International in 2017, [2] where he won first place in the men's doubles. [3]
He reached a career-high ranking of 4 in May 2022. [4] Nilesh was always looking for the right pair of shoes for his legs and Nivia Sports made his quest successful by designing special shoes for him. [5]
Boys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2017 | Al Wasl Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | | 8–21, 20-22 | |
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Uganda Para Badminton International | | 16–21, 21–17, 10–21 |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 [a] | Uganda Para Badminton International | | | 21–3, 21–7 | |
| | 21–3, 21–2 | ||||
| | 21–19, 21–12 |