Mumbai, Sep 21 (NationPress) Outstanding para-shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam, and Krishna Nagar have brought immense pride to India at the China Para-Badminton International 2025, showcasing their incredible skills, unwavering determination, and fighting spirit. Their remarkable achievements highlight India’s rising presence in the global para badminton arena.

After an 18-month hiatus, ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat made a triumphant return, capturing the men’s singles SL3 gold medal. Although he faced fierce competition from Indonesia’s Muh Al Imran, Bhagat lost the first game 15-2 but made a stunning comeback, winning 21-19, 21-16 to secure the gold in a nail-biting match.

This victory was particularly poignant for Bhagat, as it marked his return to international competition after missing out on the Paris Paralympics due to three whereabouts failures.

In men’s doubles, he teamed up with Sukant Kadam to win silver, narrowly losing to fellow Indians Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar in a gripping final that concluded with scores of 18-21, 22-20, 18-21.

World No.1 Sukant Kadam delivered an impressive performance in the men’s singles SL4 category, navigating a challenging draw before settling for silver. In the final, he faced France’s Lucas Mazur, losing 9-21, 8-21, yet he remained optimistic about his performance.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar also contributed to India’s medal tally with a silver in the men’s singles SH6 event. He fought valiantly against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai in a closely contested three-set match, ultimately finishing with a score of 22-20, 7-21, 17-21.

Bhagat expressed his joy, stating, “This gold medal is incredibly special to me. Coming back after 18 months and proving my worth is an invaluable experience. I am grateful to my coaches, supporters, and everyone who believed in me during challenging times. This marks the beginning of my comeback journey.”

Sukant Kadam reflected, “Winning silver in such a competitive environment is an honor, yet I know I can achieve more. Lucas played exceptionally well, and I will view this match as a learning opportunity. My goal is to turn silver into gold in future competitions. I am proud to represent India and elevate our nation's status.”

Krishna Nagar remarked, “Every medal inspires me to set higher goals. The final was tough, but I gave my all on the court. This silver medal serves as a reminder that consistent hard work will lead me further. I am committed to coming back stronger, focusing on bringing more gold medals for India.”