Nadda hails India's bronze in Mixed Doubles SH6 para-badminton
Synopsis
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda congratulated para-badminton pair Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar after they won bronze in Mixed Doubles SH6 at the Asian Para Games 2026, adding to India's growing continental para-sports medal haul.
Key Takeaways
Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar won bronze in Mixed Doubles SH6 para-badminton at the Asian Para Games 2026 .
Union Health Minister J.
Nadda posted his congratulations on X on 22 October 2026 .
SH6 is the classification for athletes with short stature , among the most technically demanding para-badminton categories.
India crossed 100 medals at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, marking a major milestone in para-sports.
Para-badminton has been a standout discipline in India's recent continental para-sports growth, backed by expanded training infrastructure.
Another podium, another moment of pride — Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda congratulated Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after the pair claimed a bronze medal in Mixed Doubles SH6 para-badminton at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Nadda wrote on X: 'Heartiest wishes to Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar on winning Bronze in Mixed Doubles SH6 at #AsianParaGames2026. Their determination and fighting spirit have earned India another proud podium finish in para-badminton!'
Two names, one court, a continental medal
Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar compete in the SH6 classification — a category for athletes with short stature — one of the most technically demanding divisions in para-badminton's continental circuit. Their bronze adds to India's growing footprint in a sport where the country has punched well above its weight in recent Asian Para Games cycles. Para-badminton rewards not just technique but an extraordinary capacity to adapt — and the pair's podium finish underscores exactly that.
India's para-badminton rise at Asian Para Games
India's surge in para sports on the continental stage has been building for several cycles. At the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, India's contingent crossed the 100-medal mark across disciplines — a benchmark that announced the country as a serious force. Para-badminton has been one of the flagship disciplines in that run, supported by expanded national training infrastructure and a deliberate policy push toward para-sports inclusion. Each medal here is as much a product of that institutional scaffolding as it is of individual grit.
With the 2026 Asian Para Games still in progress, all eyes are on India's final tally — and whether the government will follow the momentum with fresh announcements on para-sports funding or facility upgrades for athletes like Nithya and Krishna.
Point of View
Not just individual brilliance. As the 2026 Games continue, the government's next move will likely be watched for whether warm words on X are backed by concrete funding commitments for para-sports facilities.
NationPress
22 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar?
Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar are Indian para-badminton players who won a bronze medal in Mixed Doubles SH6 at the Asian Para Games 2026.
What is the SH6 classification in para-badminton?
SH6 is a para-badminton classification for athletes with short stature. It is one of the more technically demanding categories at continental and international para-sports events.
When are the Asian Para Games 2026 taking place?
The Asian Para Games 2026 are underway as of October 2026, with India competing across multiple disciplines including para-badminton.
How has India performed at previous Asian Para Games?
At the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, India won over 100 medals across disciplines, establishing itself as a major force in continental para-sports competition.
Why did J. P. Nadda congratulate the para-badminton pair?
As Union Health Minister and a senior government figure, J. P. Nadda regularly acknowledges Indian athletes' achievements on X; his post praised the duo's 'determination and fighting spirit' after their Asian Para Games bronze.
