Bena Kalita
Indian badminton player
Bena Kalita is an accomplished Indian badminton player who has competed at the highest levels of international badminton. She has participated in numerous Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, representing India with distinction in both singles and doubles events. Kalita's career has spanned over two decades in professional badminton, during which she has faced some of the world's top players and helped elevate women's badminton in India. Her contributions to Indian badminton have been part of a broader movement to develop the sport at the grassroots and elite levels. She remains an important figure in Indian women's badminton history, having paved the way for future generations of players.
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