Gold Medals Galore! India Shines with 27 Medals At Indonesia Para-Badminton International

Gold Medals Galore! India Shines with 27 Medals At Indonesia Para-Badminton International

India's para-badminton players stamped their authority at the Indonesia Para-Badminton International, delivering a string of stellar performances that saw the contingent bag six gold medals to cap a dominant week on the circuit.

India finished their campaign with a stunning haul of 27 medals — 6 gold, 8 silver, and 13 bronze.

Leading the charge were Tokyo Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, who struck gold in the men's doubles SL3-SL4 category.

The Indian duo outclassed Indonesia's Dwiyoko and Setiawan 21-16, 21-12 in straight games, blending precision and power to silence the home crowd.

“It's an incredible feeling to win gold with Sukant after such a demanding tournament," Bhagat said after the victory. “Every medal reflects our hard work and the pride of representing India."

Kadam echoed his partner's sentiments: “Our connection on court was strong all week. Beating the local pair for gold shows the level we're now playing at. This win gives us great momentum for the season ahead."

India's gold rush didn't stop there. Nitesh Kumar and Sivakumar clinched the men's singles SL3 and SL4 titles, respectively, both showcasing tactical brilliance and unwavering focus through the rounds.

In the women's events, Manisha Ramdass produced a flawless display to capture gold in SU5 singles, while Sumathy Sivan added another in SH6, rounding off India's title tally with poise and dominance.

Bhagat also returned with a bronze in mixed doubles, while Tokyo Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar collected two medals — a bronze in men's singles SH6 and a silver in mixed doubles SH6 alongside Sumathy Sivan. The duo fought hard in the final before falling to Indonesia's Subhan and Marlina, 13-21, 9-21.

Adding to the medal count, Solaimalai (silver, SH6 men's), S. Kumar (silver, WH1 men's), Prem Kumar and Alphina James (silver, mixed doubles WH1-WH2), and Abu Hubaida with Prem Kumar (silver, men's doubles WH1-WH2) also brought glory to India.

(with PTI inputs)

Source: News18
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