Sanave Thomas Arattukulam

Sanave Thomas is a notable badminton player from India. Born on 21 May, 1980, he embarked on his badminton journey at a young age. Thomas quickly made a mark in the badminton scene with his exceptional skills and dedication. He achieved success in both national and international competitions, representing India with pride. Thomas is known for his agility on the court and his powerful smashes. Beyond his sporting achievements, he is admired for his sportsmanship and commitment to the game. Thomas continues to inspire young badminton players in India with his passion and determination to excel in the sport.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Secured a bronze medal in the mixed team event at 2006 Commonwealth Games and a silver in the same event at 2010 Commonwealth Games
• In South Asian Games, Sanave won four gold medals in men's doubles and men's team category in 2006 & 2010, partnered with Rupesh Kumar K. T.
• Bagged a silver medal in the mixed doubles event with Aparna Balan at 2010 South Asian Games
• In the men's doubles team with Rupesh Kumar K. T., Sanave bagged two gold medals at 2009 New Zealand Open & Bitburger Open and won three silver medals at 2008 Dutch Open, 2009 Australia Open & 2010 India Open
• Claimed a gold medal in the mixed doubles event with Prajakta Sawant at 2013 Bahrain International Challenge