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Ruthick Ragupathi
Ruthick Ragupathi (born 16 January 2001)who is an Indian para-badminton player. He is a current World Championship medalist in mixed doubles and men's doubles category. He was ranked world no. 1 in mixed doubles (XD (SL3-SU5)) and men's doubles(MD-SU5). He is currently world no: 9 in Men's Singles (SU5) category.

Early life and Background
Ruthick was born in Erode,TamilNadu.He comes from a middle class family background.His father name is Ragupathi S and his mother name is Vedhanayaki R.He has one elder sister.He did his graduation in Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) in Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore,TamilNadu in 2021.Initially he took up handball in school days, where he won Bronze medal in national level. Later on ,he started taking Para-Badminton in October,2018.

Career
He made his first debut in Dubai (3rd Fazza) International Para Badminton Championship 2019 held at Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates.He started up his coaching at Pullela Gopichand  Academy, Hyderabad under the coach Mr.Irfan .Later on 2021, he made his first medal at Uganda Para Badminton Championship 2021 held at Kampala,Uganda, where he won gold in Mixed Doubles paired up with Manasi Girishchandra joshi , silver in men's doubles, bronze in singles.

He won two Bronze medal at 2022 BWF World Para Badminton Championsipship held at Tokyo,Japan.

He won a silver medal at 3rd Asian Youth Para Games 2021 held at Riffa City,Bahrain.

Awards
' 2019 Sep – Award for Para-Badminton performance by Tirchy Badminton Association. '

' 2022 July – Excellence in Para-Badminton from PSNA College, Dindigal. '

'' 2022 Dec – Para Achievers Award 2022 by TamilNadu Paralympic Sports Association. ''

BWF Para Badminton Ranking
****As per record on 03 January 2023****