Victoria (Australia), Oct 25 (NationPress) India has once again showcased its prowess in the global para-badminton arena with a stellar display at the Australian Para Badminton International 2025, spearheaded by remarkable athletes Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam.

Bhagat captured two gold medals, while Kadam shone with a gold and a silver, as India asserted its dominance across various categories, finishing at the pinnacle of the standings.

In the men’s singles SL3 final, Pramod Bhagat executed a masterful performance, overcoming compatriot Manoj Sarkar in straight sets (21–15, 21–17). The match, lasting 27 minutes, highlighted Bhagat’s unparalleled tactical acuity—balancing delicate net plays with forceful smashes to dictate the rally’s tempo. Sarkar put up a valiant effort in the second set, pushing Bhagat into extended rallies, but the seasoned champion remained poised under pressure, clinching his first gold of the tournament.

Teaming up with Sukant Kadam in the Men’s Doubles SL3–SL4 final, Bhagat secured his second gold medal, defeating the Indian pair of Umesh Vikram Kumar and Surya Kant Yadav in a thrilling three-set encounter (21–11, 19–21, 21–18).

After his double victory, Bhagat expressed, “I’m thrilled to have won two gold medals here in Australia. The match against Manoj was challenging, as we are well-acquainted with each other’s games, making our encounters competitive. I’m also delighted for Manoj securing silver; it’s encouraging to witness Indian athletes excelling on the global stage.”

Sukant Kadam, who also excelled, earned a silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 following a closely contested final against Surya Kant, concluding (21–23, 21–14, 19–21). “This tournament has been fantastic,” Kadam remarked. “Kudos to Surya Kant, he played exceptionally well today. I’m slightly disappointed for not executing my game plan fully, but that’s the nature of sports. I’ll strive harder and return even stronger; my goal is to alter the color of my medal in the next competition.”

India’s supremacy spanned multiple events with a series of formidable performances: Manasi Joshi clinched two golds, winning the women’s singles SL3 against Australia’s Celine Vinot, and the mixed doubles SL3–SU5 alongside Ruthick Ragupathi.

Ruthick Ragupathi also achieved gold in men’s doubles SU5 with partner Chirag Baretha, defeating England’s Robert Donald and Sean O’Sullivan in straight sets. Sivarajan Solaimalai and Sudarshan Muthuswamy dominated the men’s doubles SH6, winning gold and silver, respectively.

Yashodhan Ravankole and Dheeraj Saini claimed gold in men’s doubles SU5, overcoming Australia’s Brandon Ka Nam Poon and Michael Simpkins. Sarumathi won gold in the Women’s Singles SL4 + SU5 category, besting Australia’s Zashka Gunson.

Umesh Vikram Kumar and Surya Kant Yadav secured silver in the Men’s Doubles SL3–SL4, while Manoj Sarkar took silver in the men’s singles SL3.