Represented India in badminton in global events across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Mahek Nayak
International Badminton Player
Mahek Nayak is an international badminton player who has represented India across several junior and senior tournaments, including international events such as the Bulgaria Junior Open, German Junior Open, Vietnam International Series, Infosys International Open, and Uganda Open.
Her experience as a competitive athlete gives her a practical understanding of how much the body goes through during training, travel, recovery, and match preparation. Having spent years in a high-performance sporting environment, she brings an honest athlete’s perspective on movement, fatigue, discipline, and the importance of feeling comfortable and supported through long days.
As part of Multiplay’s interview series, Mahek shares what athletes notice differently about their bodies, how sport shapes daily habits, and why comfort, recovery, and consistency matter beyond just the court.
Career Highlights
Built experience across marketing, strategy, and brand growth
Turned her athlete experience into sports-focused content
Watch Mahek in action
Inside the Routine of a Competitive Athlete
Mahek shares what a typical training day looks like, from long practice sessions to recovery, and gives a glimpse into the consistency required to perform at a high level.
How Footwear Can Affect Performance
Mahek explains how her coaches identified issues with her foot positioning and recommended insoles, showing how the right footwear support can influence comfort, movement, and performance on court.
The Hidden Cost of Training Through Pain
Mahek shares how continuing to train through pain eventually affected the way her body moved, and how her physiotherapist helped her understand that compensating for one issue can start creating problems elsewhere.
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