Overview
Abu Hubaida is an Indian para badminton player, born in 1994. He represents India in international para badminton competitions and is part of the wider community of athletes contributing to the sport's growth in the country under the framework of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Para Badminton World Federation, now integrated as BWF Para Badminton.
Key Facts
| Name | Abu Hubaida |
|---|---|
| Year of Birth | 1994 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Para badminton |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Para badminton in India is administered through the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and is governed internationally by the Badminton World Federation, which assumed responsibility for the sport in 2011. Indian players have established a strong presence in international para badminton, with the discipline making its Paralympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Abu Hubaida belongs to the generation of Indian para shuttlers active during this period of expansion.
Career
Abu Hubaida competes as a para badminton player on the Indian circuit and in events sanctioned under the BWF Para Badminton calendar. Players in this discipline are classified into sport classes based on their impairment, including standing classes (SL3, SL4, SU5) and wheelchair classes (WH1, WH2), as well as the short stature class (SH6).
Significance
Indian para badminton has produced notable medallists at the Paralympic Games, World Championships and Asian Para Games, helping raise the profile of the sport domestically. Athletes such as Abu Hubaida form part of the broader pool of competitors that supports India's continued representation at international para badminton events.
Related Topics
- Para badminton
- Badminton in India
- Paralympic Committee of India
- Badminton World Federation
- India at the Paralympics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q98150448