\"I\u2019m sorry to share that I have been diagnosed with a stress fracture and on my doctor\u2019s advice, I\u2019ll need to rest for six weeks, which unfortunately means I won't be able to participate in UTT 2024,\" Akula said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akula was drafted by newcomers Jaipur Patriots in their first pick of the player draft. She will be replaced by U19 Youth National Champion and UTT debutant Nithyashree Mani.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old made history as the first Indian to win a singles title at the WTT Contender level by clinching the top spot at the WTT Contender Lagos. Additionally, she made a strong impression at the 2024 Olympic Games, reaching the pre-quarterfinals in women's singles and the quarterfinals in the women's team event in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a double gold medallist at the 2019 South Asian Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old made history as the first Indian to win a singles title at the WTT Contender level by clinching the top spot at the WTT Contender Lagos. Additionally, she made a strong impression at the 2024 Olympic Games, reaching the pre-quarterfinals in women's singles and the quarterfinals in the women's team event in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> Paris Olympics News<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n