Toledo, March 30: The Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, Level 1, witnessed an impressive performance by India. Pramod Bhagat emerged as the standout player, securing one gold and two silver medals.
The highlight of Pramod Bhagat’s campaign was the gold medal won in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category, where he partnered with Manisha Ramdas. This Indian duo showcased excellent teamwork and tenacity, defeating fellow countrymen Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan in straight sets. They won the first set comfortably at 21-15 and clinched the second set after a tough battle, finishing 24-22 in a match that lasted 30 minutes.
In the men’s singles SL3 final, Pramod Bhagat fought valiantly but had to settle for a silver medal after losing to compatriot Nitesh Kumar with scores of 10-21, 17-21.
He also teamed up with Sukant Kadam to earn a second silver medal in the men’s singles SL3-SU5 event. This pair faced off against the Indian duo of Naveen Shivkumar and Surya Kant Yadav. After losing the first set 16-21, Bhagat and Kadam made a remarkable comeback, winning the second set 21-12. However, they fell short in the decisive set, losing 15-21 and securing the silver medal.
Pramod Bhagat expressed his joy, stating, “I am very happy to return from Toledo with one gold and two silver medals. Every match was a tough challenge, especially when playing against my own countrymen. The mixed doubles match was particularly memorable — Manisha and I demonstrated great teamwork and patience during crucial moments. This performance has significantly boosted my confidence, and I feel motivated to continue improving and perform even better in upcoming tournaments.”
Overall, India’s performance in Toledo was commendable. Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in men’s singles SL3, while Mansi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured gold in women’s doubles SL3-SU5. Thulasimathi Murugesan also clinched gold in women’s singles SU5, with Manisha Ramdas taking home a silver medal in the same category.
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