Manjusha Kanwar (born 20 March 1971, née Manjusha Pavangadkar) is an Indian former

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player. She was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Presently works as Deputy General Manager in Sports Department Indian Oil Corporation, New Delhi. She was part of Indian Badminton League in 2018–20 as a Coach of Delhi Team. She was honored with the FICCI Life Time Achievement Award in 2020 for her achievements both as a player and her work for the promotion of sports.

Career

Manjusha Kanwar won the National Championships in India for the first time in 1991. Nine more titles followed until 2002. Bronze Medalist in Commonwealth Games in 1998 (Teams) wherein she played both singles and doubles. Gold Medalist in South Asian Games 2004 in teams and Silver Medalist in Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. She represented India for 12 years.

Achievements

South Asian Games

IBF International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kanwar, Manjusha (Pavangadkar) Indian female badminton players Indian national badminton champions Living people 1971 births Racket sportspeople from Pune Sportswomen from Maharashtra Commonwealth Games medallists in badminton Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for India 20th-century Indian women 20th-century Indian people Badminton players at the 1998 Commonwealth Games South Asian Games gold medalists for India South Asian Games silver medalists for India South Asian Games medalists in badminton Medallists at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Recipients of the Dhyan Chand Award