Mahek Nayak

Among Steadfast’s youngest athletes, Mahek Nayak juggles between school and sports. She is currently one of the best badminton players in Maharashtra. As a child, Mahek tried almost every sport, from swimming to football to skating, and after winning her first title, she found her calling in Badminton. The 17-year-old now aims to represent India at the Olympics.

Achievements:-

• Infosys Open International Challenge October 2021
• Syed Modi International Super 300 January, 2022
• Odisha Open International Super 100 January, 2022
• Educul Open State Championship June, 2022
• MBA State Team Selection July, 2022
• Kotak India Junior International Series August, 2022
• West Zone National Tournament November, 2022
• 45th Annual National Championship January, 2023 MBA,
• BAI Maharashtra Olympics January, 2023
• Silver in 37th National Games Goa October 2023
• Gold in National Championship Guwahati December 2023

Know more about her: Birthday: August 18

No food allergies

Food preferences: Non-veg

Coach: On court: Yonatan Dasuki and Paisal Sanusi  ( from Indonesia)

Off court: Sivaprasad Gunda

Favourite Sportsperson: Popr Sapsire

Date of joining Steadfast: December 28, 2021