Indian badminton star Tanisha strikes gold as Dubai grants 10-year visa

Indian badminton star Tanisha strikes gold as Dubai grants 10-year visa

Tanisha, 19, is one of the youngest beneficiaries to receive the official endorsement which guarantee’s her a 10-year residency in the country

Tanisha Crasto with the UAE Golden Visa. — Supplied photo

By Leslie Wilson Jr Published: Fri 29 Jul 2022, 12:18 AM

Tanisha Crasto, one of the best new-generation badminton players, is the latest recipient of the UAE’s prestigious ‘Golden Visa’, an honour which is also awarded to elite athletes in recognition of their contribution to the sport.

Tanisha, 19, is one of the youngest beneficiaries to receive the official endorsement which guarantee’s her a 10-year residency in the country.

“It’s a huge honour to receive the Golden Visa because it’s not something that is given to everyone,” the Dubai-based Indian shuttler told Khaleej Times.

“It’s going to be a great help because I travel out of Dubai for a lot of tournaments and now that I have the visa I can come and go freely.

“What’s really special is that my visa lists me as a ‘professional athlete’ which is fantastic and really motivates me. Previously my visa said 'no employment.' Now that I have the Golden Visa, I will be looking to play a lot more tournaments around the world.”

Tanisha, who was born in