Ashwini Ponnappa ties the knot

SHEER JOY Badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa (right) and Karan Medappa tied the nuptial knot in Ammatti on Sunday. DH PHOTO

Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa entered a new phase of her life after marrying model Ponnachettira Karan Medappa at the Kodava Samaja, Ammatti, on Sunday.

The marriage rituals were held as per the Kodava tradition. Ashwini was draped in a traditional Kodava saree and Karan was dressed in 'Kuppasa Datti'.

The wedding reception was held in Serenity Hall, Virajpet, on Sunday evening.

Tennis player Rohan Bopanna and squash player Jyotsna Chinnappa were among the sports stars who attended the function.

Ashwini had announced her engagement to Karan in November via an Instagram post.

Ashwini said she would continue her involvement in sports even after marriage.