U17 Boys’ Singles
Badminton athlete · Student · Community leader
Aarav
Gupta
Competing with discipline. Building access to sport. Exploring the science that helps athletes thrive.
Meet Aarav#6USA U17 Boys’ Singles
Ranking · September 1, 2026
Ranking · September 1, 2026
01 / Profile
Driven by the next point—and the bigger purpose.
Aarav Gupta is a competitive junior badminton athlete who brings focus, resilience, and thoughtful preparation to every match.
His ambitions extend beyond competition. Aarav helps introduce younger students to badminton and is exploring how sports medicine can support intelligent training, effective recovery, and lasting athlete health.
02 / Achievements
From first rally
to the national stage.
Aarav began playing badminton in 2022. The timeline traces his progression from a first tournament medal to a top-six U17 national ranking.
U15 Boys’ Singles
U17 Boys’ Singles · Wichita, Kansas
2022
The beginning
Badminton journey begins
Aarav starts learning the sport and building the foundation for competitive play.
Feb 2023
First USAB tournament · Chicago
First tournament, first bronze
Earned his first medal in his first USA Badminton tournament.
BronzeNov 2023
USAB Open Regional Championship
Regional championship breakthrough
U13 Boys’ Singles.
Bronze2025
A defining season
Five national and regional milestones
- USA Junior Nationals Championship — U15 Boys’ Singles Silver
- South Open Regional — U15 Boys’ Singles Gold
- South Open Regional — U15 Boys’ Doubles Silver
- Midwest Open Regional — U15 Boys’ Doubles Bronze
- Northeast Open Regional — U17 Boys’ Doubles Bronze
Reached a career-high USA #2 ranking in U15 Boys’ Singles on August 1, 2025.
2026
Competing up in U17
National progress continues
- Midwest Open Regional — U17 Boys’ Singles Bronze
- USA Junior Nationals, Wichita — U17 Boys’ Singles 5th place
- Advanced from USA #9 on June 1 to USA #6 on September 1
St. Paul, Minnesota
Junior Nationals 2025
Competition, coaches, friendships, and a birthday memory from a defining championship.
Wichita, Kansas
Junior Nationals 2026
A fifth-place finish in U17 Boys’ Singles and another step forward on the national stage.
03 / Community leadership
Youth VP of Programs · Since May 2025
Making badminton more accessible.
At Rookie Rackets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aarav helps lead program planning and the development of a strong training and workshop curriculum for elementary schools and summer programs.
Visit Rookie Rackets ↗Program curriculum
Helped build beginner-friendly training and workshop content designed to introduce young students to badminton.
Partnership and fundraising
Our collaborative workshop with Vibha and a subsequent Rookie Rackets workshop helped us raise more than $1,900. Visit Vibha ↗
Run for a cause
Helped raise more than $200 through an Anurag Foundation charity run, won the 5K race, and was recognized by the Mayor of Morrisville. View recognition ↓
Community in action
From a team to hands-on programs.
Vibha collaboration
First presentation.
Anurag Foundation collaboration
Running for a cause.
Through Rookie Rackets, Aarav supported an Anurag Foundation charity run that raised more than $200. He also won the 5K race and was recognized by the Mayor of Morrisville, North Carolina.
04 / Testimonials
In their words
Character seen by others.
Coaches, educators, community partners, and families can share their experience working with Aarav. Every submission is reviewed before publication.
Approved testimonials will appear here.
05 / Support
Grateful for the support
Backed for the journey.
Aarav is grateful to Hundred US for supporting his training with performance gear as he continues to develop and compete.
Visit Hundred US ↗