Kanak Jha’s Parents

American table tennis player Kanak Jha was born on June 19, 2000, in Milpitas, California, and was the youngest American athlete to compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He is also the first American born in the 2000s to qualify for the Olympics.

Jha is a two-time Olympian (2016 and 2020) and has also qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has clinched the US National Champion title four times consecutively (2016-2019) and is a two-time gold medalist at the Pan American Games (2018 and 2019). The 23-year-old is also a two-time silver medalist at the 2018 Pan American Games in the men’s team and the mixed doubles.

He has recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics through the ITTF Americas Olympic Qualification Event in Lima, Peru. He squared off against Argentina’s player Horacio Cifuentes to qualify for the Olympics for the third time and compete in the men’s singles event in Paris.

Kanak Jha pursued his education at Milpitas High School and has taken the guidance of three coaches in his entire career, who are Joerg Bitzigeio, Stefan Feth, and Zhenshi Li.

Who are Kanak Jha’s Parents?

Kanak Jha is the son of Arun and Karuna Jha, who are of Indian origin.

Who is Khanak Jha’s mother?

Kanak Jha’s mother is Karuna Jha, who, according to ESPN, previously worked in the information technology sector. However, according to the current Instagram bio of Karuna Jha, she is currently working as a certified life coach and hypnotherapist.

Who is Kanak Jha’s father?

Kanak Jha’s father is Arun Jha, who, according to ESPN, also previously worked in the information technology sector.

What nationality are Kanak Jha’s Parents?

According to the Hindustan Times, Kanak Jha's parents are from India. However, details regarding their nationality are unavailable. Kanak Jha was born in the United States and holds American citizenship. His mother, Karuna, came to the US from Mumbai, and his father grew up in Allahabad and Kolkata.