‘He quit his job’: Unnati’s emotional tribute to father after World C'ships debut win
Making a remarkable debut at the BWF World Championships, Unnati Hooda scored a swift victory in straight games. She expressed heartfelt thanks to her father, who sacrificed his career to coach her diligently. Inspired by Ayush Shetty's surprising triumph over a top competitor, Unnati is determined to focus on her performance and give her best throughout the tournament.
New Delhi: India's 18-year-old badminton sensation Unnati Hooda made a powerful start to her BWF World Championships journey with a hard-fought victory over Myanmar's Thet Htar Thuzar, 22-20, 21-16. The emotional win marked her debut at the prestigious tournament, but Unnati's thoughts quickly shifted to the man who has sacrificed his career to support hers - her father and coach, Upkar Hooda.
The former university-level player left his government college job to travel with Unnati and devote himself to her badminton career full-time. "I am really thankful for the immense contribution my family and my dad have made to me," Unnati told PTI, crediting her father's unwavering support for her success.
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