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Indian Express
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
British & Irish Para Badminton 2025: Indian shuttlers return with 21 medals
World number two Sukant Kadam won the silver medal in the men's singles SL4 category losing to Paralympic Champion Lucas Mazur of France in the final. Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar won a bronze medal. 'I gave it everything on court, and reaching the final at a Level 1 event is a big boost. Matches like these help me improve, and I'm taking away valuable lessons to refine my game for the Paralympics,' said Sukant after his win.
News18
27-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
India Bag 21 Medals At British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025
India excelled at the British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025, winning 21 medals. Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar led with silver and bronze respectively. India's para badminton athletes showcased remarkable performances at the British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025, a prominent Level 1 event on the BWF circuit. Leading India's medal tally were Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar, who secured silver and bronze medals respectively in their categories, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination on the global stage. In the Men's Singles SL4 category, World No. 2 Sukant Kadam made a strong run to the final. He triumphed over fellow Indian Naveen Sivakumar in straight sets (21-14, 21-19) in the semifinal. In the final, Sukant faced Paralympic Champion Lucas Mazur of France, battling hard before taking silver, with the match concluding 6-21, 14-21. Sukant Kadam expressed, 'I gave it everything on court, and reaching the final at a Level 1 event is a big boost. Matches like these help me improve, and I'm taking away valuable lessons to refine my game for the Paralympics," as stated in a press release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). In the Men's Singles SH6 category, Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar maintained his consistent form, progressing to the semifinals and earning a hard-fought bronze medal. Krishna Nagar remarked, 'Every match here was a test of focus and endurance. I'm happy to finish on the podium again, and this performance gives me great confidence as we head towards Paris." India's strong performance across multiple categories highlights the depth of talent and preparation among its para shuttlers. With a total of 21 medals, the country's achievements at this prestigious tournament provide a timely boost to its Paris 2024 Paralympic Games prospects on the global stage. (With inputs from ANI) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
