Indian para shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar showcased resilience and world-class skill at the China Para Badminton International 2025 in Beijing, securing a haul of medals that reinforced India’s rising prominence in global para badminton.
Pramod Bhagat made a triumphant return after 18 months, claiming the Men’s Singles SL3 gold medal. He overcame a challenging start against Indonesia’s Muh Al Imran, losing the first set 15-2 before staging a remarkable comeback to win 21-19, 21-16 in a thrilling contest. This victory was especially poignant as Bhagat had missed the Paris Paralympics due to three whereabouts failures.
In the Men’s Doubles, Bhagat paired with Sukant Kadam to win silver, falling narrowly to compatriots Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar in a gripping final that ended 18-21, 22-20, 18-21.
World No. 1 Sukant Kadam demonstrated his determination in the Men’s Singles SL4 category, progressing through a tough draw to finish with a silver medal. He was defeated by France’s Lucas Mazur 9-21, 8-21 in the final but remained upbeat about his performance.
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar contributed another silver in the Men’s Singles SH6 event. He battled Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai in a tense three-setter before succumbing 22-20, 7-21, 17-21.
Pramod Bhagat expressed his delight, saying, "This gold medal is very special for me. Coming back after 18 months and proving myself again is a priceless feeling. I want to thank my coaches, supporters and everyone who believed in me during the tough phase. This is just the beginning of my comeback story."
Sukant Kadam added, "Winning silver in such a competitive field is an honor, but I know I can do better. Lucas played brilliantly, and I will take this match as a learning experience. My aim is to convert silver into gold in the upcoming tournaments. I am grateful to represent India and to make the country proud."
Krishna Nagar said, "Every medal motivates me to aim higher. The final was tough, and though I lost, I gave everything on the court. This silver medal reminds me that consistent hard work will push me further. I am committed to coming back stronger, with my focus firmly set on bringing more gold medals for India."
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