KIPG 2025: Star-studded Para Badminton Captivates Audience
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Synopsis
The Khelo India Para Games 2025 commenced with thrilling para-badminton matches featuring stars like Nitesh Kumar and Krishna Nagar at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. The day highlighted impressive performances and significant wins, showcasing the athletes' dedication and skill.
Key Takeaways
- KIPG 2025 launched with exciting para-badminton matches.
- Star athletes like Nitesh Kumar and Krishna Nagar delivered remarkable performances.
- The event featured a total of 69 matches in a competitive atmosphere.
- Participants emphasized the importance of contributing to the sport.
- Significant victories recorded in various categories.
New Delhi, March 20 (NationPress) The inaugural day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 (KIPG 2025) kicked off with thrilling para-badminton matches at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
With 2024 Paralympics champions Nitesh Kumar, Manisha Ramdass, and Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Krishna Nagar taking the stage on Thursday, excitement filled the air as the sporting events commenced. Nagar started the day's proceedings in the preliminary rounds, securing an effortless spot in the quarter-finals with a straight games win over Bonta Goutham Narasimhudu.
Nitesh made his entrance to the field with considerable fanfare, attracting attention from enthusiastic fans and media present to witness this star athlete in action. The Haryana sportsman maintained his impressive form against Hemant Kumar Thakur, achieving a convincing 2-0 victory to advance further in the tournament.
Discussing the significance of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, Nitesh expressed, "My involvement in this tournament is primarily to give back to a sport that has provided me with so much, not just in terms of victories but also in boosting my confidence beyond athletics."
With a total of 69 matches played throughout the day, the badminton events kept the audience engaged. Following the Opening Ceremony, competition continued at the Gymnastics Hall in IG Stadium, where 2024 Paralympics bronze medalist Manisha faced off against Vaishali Nilesh Patel in the quarterfinals, securing a decisive victory to ensure a smooth path for the leading contenders on the opening day of KIPG 2025.
In the Round of 16 matches, Krishna Nagar achieved a commanding win over Bonta Goutham Narasimhudu with scores of 21-9, 21-15 in the MS SH 6 category. In the MS SL 3 category, Manoj Sarkar triumphed against Bittu Kumar with scores of 21-11, 21-4, while Nitesh Kumar outperformed Hemant Kumar Thakur 21-6, 21-11 to progress further. Meanwhile, in the WS SU 5 quarterfinal, Manisha Ramdass showcased her skills by defeating Vaishali Nilesh Patel with a decisive score of 21-6, 21-5.
