New Delhi, Nov 2 (NationPress) India showcased its prowess in para-badminton with remarkable achievements by Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam, and Krishna Nagar, who topped the medal chart with gold, silver, and bronze medals across various categories at the Polytron Indonesia Para-Badminton International 2025.

In a stunning display of teamwork and perseverance, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam secured the gold medal in the men’s doubles SL3-SL4 category, overcoming Indonesia’s Dwiyoko and Setiawan in straight sets of 21-16, 21-12. Their performance highlighted exceptional synergy and strategic play, reinforcing India’s dominance in para-badminton doubles. Additionally, Pramod earned a bronze in mixed doubles.

On another front, Tokyo Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar proved his mettle once more, claiming a bronze in men’s singles SH6 and a silver in mixed doubles SH6. Partnering with Sumathy Sivan, they bravely battled but were defeated by Indonesia’s Subhan and Marlina, with scores of 13-21, 9-21 in the final.

Pramod Bhagat expressed, "Winning Gold in Men's Doubles with Sukant is an amazing experience, especially after such a challenging tournament. Every medal, whether Gold, Silver, or Bronze, signifies the relentless effort and commitment of the entire team. We take great pride in representing India on the podium."

Sukant Kadam remarked, "Our doubles performance felt robust and cohesive throughout the tournament. Defeating the home favorites for Gold illustrates the level we are competing at. This victory propels us forward as we prepare for upcoming tournaments this season."

Krishna Nagar stated, "I am delighted to have contributed two medals to India’s tally. The competition was intense, especially in the final stages. We poured our hearts into the matches, and this Silver and Bronze motivate me to train even harder to convert these into Gold in future international events."

India's medal haul continued across categories with several athletes achieving podium finishes, including Sivakumar (gold, SL4), Nitesh (gold, SL3), Manisha Ramdass (gold, SU5), Solaimalai (silver, SH6 men’s), Sumathy Sivan (gold, SH6 women’s), S Kumar (silver, WH1 men’s), and Prem Kumar and Alphina James (silver, mixed doubles WH1-WH2). In men’s doubles WH1-WH2, Abu Hubaida and Prem Kumar earned silver, culminating a successful tournament for India.