India Shines in Para Badminton, Pramod Bhagat and Nitesh Kumar Set Up All-Indian Final

India delivered an impressive performance in para badminton, securing at least one gold medal after Pramod Bhagat and Nitesh Kumar advanced to the men’s singles SL3 final. Bhagat defeated Korea’s Lee 16-21, 21-18, 21-17 in a hard-fought semifinal, while Nitesh overcame Indonesia’s Imran 21-19, 21-16. Their victories guaranteed an Indian champion in the SL3 category, with the two compatriots set to compete for the title in the final.

Nitesh and Thulasimathi Reach Mixed Doubles Final

Nitesh Kumar also advanced to the mixed doubles final alongside Thulasimathi. The Indian pair defeated China’s Mingpin and Juxian 21-19, 14-21, 21-17 in a closely contested semifinal. In another boost for India, Naveen Sivakumar secured a place in the men’s singles SL4 final. These results strengthened India’s medal prospects and highlighted the country’s growing presence in international para badminton.