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U. Vimal Kumar
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For the Filipino cricketer, see Vimal Kumar (cricketer).
U. Vimal Kumar is an Indian former badminton player. He won the Indian National title consecutively for two years, 1988 and 1989.[1][2] He also served as Chief National Coach of India.[3] He is the Co Founder, Director and Chief Coach in Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy.[4] He was awarded the Dronacharya Award in 2019.[5] He was the bronze medalist in badminton at the 1986 Asian Games in the Men's team event.
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Country | India | ||||||||||||||
Born | (1962-11-19) 19 November 1962 (age 61) | ||||||||||||||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||
Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||
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