Draft:Urmi akter
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| Birth name | Urmi Akter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country |  Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 15, 2000 Dhaka, Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career title(s) | 3 BWF World Championships, 2 BWF International Challenge titles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 25 (15 March 2023) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 32 (21 November 2023) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Urmi Akter (born 15 January 2000) is a Bangladeshi professional badminton player. She is one of the most successful Bangladeshi athletes, having won medals at various international tournaments, including the South Asian Games and the Asian Championships.
Early life and background
[edit]Urmi Akter was born on 15 January 2000 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Akter Rahman and Sultana Begum. She developed an interest in badminton at a young age and began her training under local coaches before joining the National Badminton Academy in Dhaka.
Career
[edit]Urmi Akter started competing in national tournaments at the age of 12. Over the years, she has represented Bangladesh in several international events. Some highlights of her career include:
- Winning gold at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu.
- Securing bronze at the 2022 Asian Badminton Championships.
- Achieving her career-high world ranking of 25 in 2023.
Significant victories
[edit]Urmi's notable wins include: - 2019 South Asian Games: Gold in women’s singles. - 2022 Asian Championships: Bronze in women’s singles. - Multiple titles in the BWF International Challenge series.
Achievements
[edit]South Asian Games
[edit]- Gold medal – 2019 Kathmandu (Women's singles)
- Silver medal – 2023 Islamabad (Women's singles)
Asian Championships
[edit]- Bronze medal – 2022 Kuala Lumpur (Women's singles)
National Championships
[edit]- Champion – 2021, 2022, 2023
Awards and recognition
[edit]Urmi Akter has received several awards for her contributions to badminton, including:
- Bangladesh National Sports Award (2022) – Highest sporting honor in Bangladesh.
- Young Achiever Award (2020) – Recognizing her outstanding achievements at a young age.
Personal life
[edit]Urmi Akter is known for her determination and dedication to badminton. Outside of her sports career, she is involved in various charitable activities, including promoting badminton among underprivileged children.