Vitoria (Spain), March 22 (NationPress) India showcased an outstanding display at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 2, taking place from March 16 to 22 in Vitoria, Spain. The event was highlighted by remarkable achievements from Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam. Bhagat brought home two gold medals and one silver, while Kadam contributed another gold and silver to elevate India's presence on the international para badminton platform.

In the Men's Singles SL3 final, Bhagat faced off against his fellow countryman Nitesh Kumar in an exhilarating three-set battle that lasted 51 minutes. He claimed the first set 21-17, but Nitesh fought back to take the second set 21-10. In a nail-biting third set, Bhagat demonstrated his seasoned skills and maintained his composure, clinching victory 21-18.

Continuing his successful streak, Bhagat teamed up with Manisha Ramdass in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5. After dropping the first set 13-21, the Indian pair mounted a spectacular comeback, winning the second set 21-12 and narrowly taking the final set 21-19 to secure the gold medal.

Bhagat also earned a silver medal in the Men's Doubles SL3-SU5 alongside Sukant Kadam, who finished second to compatriots Nitesh Kumar and Ruthick Ragupathi.

Reflecting on his experience, Pramod Bhagat stated, "This tournament tested my patience and resilience. The singles final was highly intense, requiring me to push through after losing the second set. I’m satisfied with how I remained composed in critical moments. Winning two golds here boosts my confidence for future competitions."

On the other hand, Sukant Kadam delivered a superb performance in the Men's Singles SL4 final, triumphing over Korea’s Cho Nadan in straight sets. Kadam dominated the match right from the start, winning 21-16, 21-17, and expressed, "I felt in control during the match and executed my strategy effectively. This gold is a testament to my hard work, and I am eager to carry this momentum into upcoming events."

India's impressive showing was evident across various categories. Nitesh Kumar secured silver, while Jagdish Dilli took bronze in Men's Singles SL3. Neeraj won bronze in Women's Singles SL3. In Men's Doubles SL3-SU5, Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Kuldeep Mahkul earned bronze medals.

In Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5, pairs of Shivam Yadav & Neeraj and Nitesh Kumar & Thulasimathi Murugesan both brought home bronze medals.

Ruthick Ragupathi (silver) and Shivam Yadav (bronze) also performed well in Men’s Singles SU5. In Women’s Singles SU5, Manisha Ramdass achieved gold, while Thulasimathi Murugesan secured silver. In Men's Doubles SU5, Jatin Azad and Shivam Yadav garnered bronze, and Manisha Patel added another bronze in Women’s Singles SH6.