Indian Athletes Shine at Asian Para Games, Securing Bronze Medals in Badminton

Nagoya, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Promod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdas showcased their talent at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, winning a bronze medal in the mixed doubles SL3–SU5 event. They faced tough competition against Indonesia’s Lani Ratri Oktilla and Jikmat Ramdani in a semi-final match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

The Indian duo started strong, winning the first game 21-16. However, the Indonesian pair made a remarkable comeback, taking the next two games 21-13 and 21-17 to clinch the match. Despite the loss, Bhagat and Ramdas stood proud on the podium with their bronze medal.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the athletes on social media, expressing his pride in their achievement.

In another thrilling semi-final, Suhas Lalithakere Yatiraj also earned a bronze in the men’s singles SL4 event. He faced Indonesia’s Freddy Setiawan, losing the first game 21-23 in a closely contested match. Yatiraj bounced back in the second game, winning 21-8, which set the stage for a decisive third game. Unfortunately, he could not maintain the momentum, and Setiawan secured the match with a final score of 21-23, 21-8, and 15-21.

Additionally, Paralympic gold medalists Krishna Nagar and Nitya Sri competed in the mixed doubles SH6 category but fell short against Indonesia’s Rina Marlina and Subhan, losing 14-21, 18-21. Despite the defeat, their performance added another medal to India’s para badminton campaign.

The Asian Para Games continue to highlight the resilience and skill of athletes, as India celebrates its achievements in this prestigious event.