New Delhi, Aug 7 (Ians) World No 1 pair in Men’s Doubles in SL3-SL4 Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won gold at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International. Ace Shuttler Pramod Bhagat also secured Silver in the Singles SL3 category and silver in Mixed Doubles Sl 3- Su 5 category with Manisha Ramdass and Sukant Kadam securing bronze in the singles Sl 4 category.
The world No 1 pair of Pramod and Sukant defeated the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar to secure gold in the men’s doubles category. The duo dominated Deep and Manoj and didn’t allow them any comebacks.
The 30-minute match final score read 21 – 17 and 21 – 17, both Pramod and Sukant looked in terrific form and played great shots that were unreturnable. In the singles match Pramod went down to England’s Daniel Bethell, the final score read 21-8 and 21-10, Pramod looked rusty and didn’t have...
The world No 1 pair of Pramod and Sukant defeated the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar to secure gold in the men’s doubles category. The duo dominated Deep and Manoj and didn’t allow them any comebacks.
The 30-minute match final score read 21 – 17 and 21 – 17, both Pramod and Sukant looked in terrific form and played great shots that were unreturnable. In the singles match Pramod went down to England’s Daniel Bethell, the final score read 21-8 and 21-10, Pramod looked rusty and didn’t have...
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Sheffield ( England), Aug 6 (Ians) Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat has made it to the finals in men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles categories of the ongoing Four Nations Para Badminton International tournament, here.
Another Indian shuttler Sukant Kadam has reached the summit clash of men’s doubles along with his partner Pramod Bhagat.
The Padma Shri Awardee Pramod was in full swing on Saturday as he defeated compatriot Kumar Nitesh in straight sets. Pramod had all the answers to Nitesh’s questions and overcame him in 35 minutes. He will face England’s Daniel Bethell in the finals.
In mixed doubles, Pramod along with his partner Manisha Ramadass defeated India’s Ruthick Ragupathi and Manasi Joshi in straight sets. The final score read 21-12 and 21-19 and Indians will now face Indonesia’s Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri Oktila.
In men’s doubles, the world no 1 pair of Pramod...
Another Indian shuttler Sukant Kadam has reached the summit clash of men’s doubles along with his partner Pramod Bhagat.
The Padma Shri Awardee Pramod was in full swing on Saturday as he defeated compatriot Kumar Nitesh in straight sets. Pramod had all the answers to Nitesh’s questions and overcame him in 35 minutes. He will face England’s Daniel Bethell in the finals.
In mixed doubles, Pramod along with his partner Manisha Ramadass defeated India’s Ruthick Ragupathi and Manasi Joshi in straight sets. The final score read 21-12 and 21-19 and Indians will now face Indonesia’s Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri Oktila.
In men’s doubles, the world no 1 pair of Pramod...
- 8/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, April 14 (Ians) Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat and World No 4 Sukant Kadam have made their place in the quarterfinals of the Brazil Para-Badminton International 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Bhagat has entered the singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles, on the other hand, Kadam reached the quarterfinals of singles and men’s doubles.
Bhagat, the Padma Shri Awardee, defeated Brazil’s Raysson Ferreira De Abreu Silva, and Dominican Republic’s Patricio Andres Echeverria Olave to make it to the singles quarterfinals where he will face Peru’s Pedro Pablo De Vinatea, according to information received here.
In the men’s doubles event, Bhagat along with Kadam of India defeated India’s Nilesh Balu Gaikwad and Manoj Sarkar, Republic’s Patricio Andres Echeverria Olave and Peru’s Pablo Cesar Cueto and in the third group match, they defeated Brazil’s Breno Johann and Leonardo Zuffo to set up a quarterfinal...
Bhagat has entered the singles, mixed doubles and men’s doubles, on the other hand, Kadam reached the quarterfinals of singles and men’s doubles.
Bhagat, the Padma Shri Awardee, defeated Brazil’s Raysson Ferreira De Abreu Silva, and Dominican Republic’s Patricio Andres Echeverria Olave to make it to the singles quarterfinals where he will face Peru’s Pedro Pablo De Vinatea, according to information received here.
In the men’s doubles event, Bhagat along with Kadam of India defeated India’s Nilesh Balu Gaikwad and Manoj Sarkar, Republic’s Patricio Andres Echeverria Olave and Peru’s Pablo Cesar Cueto and in the third group match, they defeated Brazil’s Breno Johann and Leonardo Zuffo to set up a quarterfinal...
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, March 5 (Ians) Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat had to settle for silver in the singles SL3 category when he went down to England’s Daniel Bethell in the finals at the Spanish Para-Badminton International Toledo 2023.
The finals lasted 58 minutes, Pramod Bhagat looked a little out of touch in the first set but made a strong comeback in the second. But his efforts were insufficient to push the match into the third set. The final score read 6-21 and 18-21.
In the mixed doubles semi-final, Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass who competed in Xd – Sl 3 – Su 5 went down fighting to France’s Lucas Mazur and Faustine Noel in the semi-finals and had to settle for a bronze. The final score read 17-21 and 13-21.
In the Men’s doubles, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam who competed in MD – Su 5 went down to the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar in the Quarterfinals.
The finals lasted 58 minutes, Pramod Bhagat looked a little out of touch in the first set but made a strong comeback in the second. But his efforts were insufficient to push the match into the third set. The final score read 6-21 and 18-21.
In the mixed doubles semi-final, Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass who competed in Xd – Sl 3 – Su 5 went down fighting to France’s Lucas Mazur and Faustine Noel in the semi-finals and had to settle for a bronze. The final score read 17-21 and 13-21.
In the Men’s doubles, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam who competed in MD – Su 5 went down to the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar in the Quarterfinals.
- 3/5/2023
- by News Bureau
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New Delhi, March 3 (Ians) Indian Para-shuttler Mandeep Kaur has become the new world no.1 ranked para-badminton player in the Ws SL3 category.
Kaur participated in the recently concluded Spanish Level II Para-Badminton International tournament, which serves as one of the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, held in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain between 20th-26th February 2023. She clinched a silver medal in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category along with her mixed partner Chirag Baretha and also won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 category.
The 28 years old, who hails from Uttarakhand is supported by Welspun Foundation and currently trains at Lucknow under the guidance of Dronacharya awardee Gaurav Khanna, who is also the head national coach of the Indian Para-badminton team and has been training ace players like Palak Kohli, Abu Hubaida, Manoj Sarkar to name a few.
“After putting in so much hard work each and every day,...
Kaur participated in the recently concluded Spanish Level II Para-Badminton International tournament, which serves as one of the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, held in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain between 20th-26th February 2023. She clinched a silver medal in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category along with her mixed partner Chirag Baretha and also won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 category.
The 28 years old, who hails from Uttarakhand is supported by Welspun Foundation and currently trains at Lucknow under the guidance of Dronacharya awardee Gaurav Khanna, who is also the head national coach of the Indian Para-badminton team and has been training ace players like Palak Kohli, Abu Hubaida, Manoj Sarkar to name a few.
“After putting in so much hard work each and every day,...
- 3/3/2023
- by News Bureau
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Vitoria (Spain), Feb 25 (Ians) Ace shuttlers Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam made a good start in the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2023 Level 2 tournament here, scoring convincing wins to reach the semifinals of the singles tournament.
The Padma Shri-winner defeated Thailand’s Mongkhon Bunsun in three sets to set up a clash with Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara for a place in the final.
Kadam will face compatriot Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj in the men’s SL4 Semifinals.
Bhagat started slowly in the quarterfinals against Bunsun by losing the first set but came back strongly to take the next two. The match lasted 58 minutes and the final scoreline read 16-21, 21-12 and 21-18.
In men’s doubles, Bhagat and his doubles Partner Sukant Kadam secured their quarterfinal berths and will now face India’s Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar.
In mixed doubles, Bhagat and his partner Manisha Ramdass went down fighting to Indonesia...
The Padma Shri-winner defeated Thailand’s Mongkhon Bunsun in three sets to set up a clash with Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara for a place in the final.
Kadam will face compatriot Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj in the men’s SL4 Semifinals.
Bhagat started slowly in the quarterfinals against Bunsun by losing the first set but came back strongly to take the next two. The match lasted 58 minutes and the final scoreline read 16-21, 21-12 and 21-18.
In men’s doubles, Bhagat and his doubles Partner Sukant Kadam secured their quarterfinal berths and will now face India’s Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar.
In mixed doubles, Bhagat and his partner Manisha Ramdass went down fighting to Indonesia...
- 2/25/2023
- by News Bureau
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Mumbai, Dec 22 (Ians) GoSports Foundation organised the eighth edition of its flagship Annual Sports Awards Night, celebrating India’s sporting ascension enabled by the stellar achievements of Indian athletes during the 2022 season.
This year, 12 awards were presented, including 2 each under the male and female categories for the Athlete of the Year (Olympic Sports) and Athlete of the Year (Paralympic Sports) awards to the athletes supported by the Foundation across its athlete scholarship programmes.
Athlete of the Year – Olympic Sport Award (Male) went to Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (Badminton doubles). The duo was an integral part of the historic Thomas Cup win, Gold medalists at the Commonwealth Games, bronze medalists at the World Championships, and finally gold medalists at the French Open. “It has been a truly memorable year for us, winning the French Open, a bronze at the World Championships, followed by medals at the Cwg as well. This...
This year, 12 awards were presented, including 2 each under the male and female categories for the Athlete of the Year (Olympic Sports) and Athlete of the Year (Paralympic Sports) awards to the athletes supported by the Foundation across its athlete scholarship programmes.
Athlete of the Year – Olympic Sport Award (Male) went to Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (Badminton doubles). The duo was an integral part of the historic Thomas Cup win, Gold medalists at the Commonwealth Games, bronze medalists at the World Championships, and finally gold medalists at the French Open. “It has been a truly memorable year for us, winning the French Open, a bronze at the World Championships, followed by medals at the Cwg as well. This...
- 12/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (Ians) Para shuttler Mandeep Kaur registered a commanding win over world champion Oksana Kozyna while Nehal Gupta claimed two gold medals as the Indian team signed off with a total of 14 medals at the Peru Para-Badminton International 2022 in Lima, Peru.
Overall, India claimed six gold, one silver and seven bronze medals to end the year on a strong note.
Mandeep, who lost to Oksana Kozyna in the semifinals of the World Championships in Tokyo last month, produced a dominating show to defeat and exact revenge against the Ukrainian 21-11, 21-11 in 30 minutes.
“Extremely happy with my performance here at Peru Para-Badminton International Tournament 2022. The world championship draw came in such a way that I and Oksana met in the quarterfinals, where I lost in three close sets.
“I and my coach Gaurav sir couldn’t sleep properly after that defeat. We came to participate in Peru International...
Overall, India claimed six gold, one silver and seven bronze medals to end the year on a strong note.
Mandeep, who lost to Oksana Kozyna in the semifinals of the World Championships in Tokyo last month, produced a dominating show to defeat and exact revenge against the Ukrainian 21-11, 21-11 in 30 minutes.
“Extremely happy with my performance here at Peru Para-Badminton International Tournament 2022. The world championship draw came in such a way that I and Oksana met in the quarterfinals, where I lost in three close sets.
“I and my coach Gaurav sir couldn’t sleep properly after that defeat. We came to participate in Peru International...
- 12/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Nov 6 (Ians) Ace Shuttler Pramod Bhagat successfully defended singles gold after defeating India’s Nitish Kumar in the finals at the Bwf Para Badminton World Championships in Tokyo.
He also won silver with Manoj Sarkar in the Men’s Doubles event.
Pramod Bhagat defeated compatriot Nitesh Kumar 21-19, 21-19 in 53 minutes to clinch the gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 event. The match was tightly contested but Pramod managed to hold his nerves and had an answer to everything that Nitesh through at him.
In the men’s doubles, Pramod and his Men’s doubles partner Manoj Sarkar went down fighting to Indonesia’s Hikmat Ramdani and Ukun Rukaendi in 3 sets to settle for silver the final score read 21-14, 18-21, 13-21.
Pramod Bhagat who is playing his seventh career World Championships, has won a total of 6 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in singles and doubles...
He also won silver with Manoj Sarkar in the Men’s Doubles event.
Pramod Bhagat defeated compatriot Nitesh Kumar 21-19, 21-19 in 53 minutes to clinch the gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 event. The match was tightly contested but Pramod managed to hold his nerves and had an answer to everything that Nitesh through at him.
In the men’s doubles, Pramod and his Men’s doubles partner Manoj Sarkar went down fighting to Indonesia’s Hikmat Ramdani and Ukun Rukaendi in 3 sets to settle for silver the final score read 21-14, 18-21, 13-21.
Pramod Bhagat who is playing his seventh career World Championships, has won a total of 6 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in singles and doubles...
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Tokyo, Nov 5 (Ians) Pramod Bhagat and Nitesh Kumar will fight it out for the men’s singles SL3 gold medal as Indian shuttlers made it to three finals at the Bwf Para-Badminton World Championships here on Saturday.
The other Indian shuttlers to reach the summit clash as youngster Manisha Ramadass in women’s singles SU5 and Manoj Sarkar, whom Bhagat will be pairing up for the men’s doubles SL3-SL4 final.
Bhagat defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujiara but only after he was stretched to the limit in the first game by the local star 22-20, 21-14.
In the other semifinal, Nitesh got the better of former Worlds bronze medallist Sarkar 21-10, 21-13 to reach his first World Championship final in singles event.
“It was a good match. I was confident of pulling off the match right from the start. But I was also aware of Manoj Bhaiya’s ability...
The other Indian shuttlers to reach the summit clash as youngster Manisha Ramadass in women’s singles SU5 and Manoj Sarkar, whom Bhagat will be pairing up for the men’s doubles SL3-SL4 final.
Bhagat defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujiara but only after he was stretched to the limit in the first game by the local star 22-20, 21-14.
In the other semifinal, Nitesh got the better of former Worlds bronze medallist Sarkar 21-10, 21-13 to reach his first World Championship final in singles event.
“It was a good match. I was confident of pulling off the match right from the start. But I was also aware of Manoj Bhaiya’s ability...
- 11/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Nov 5 (Ians) Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat is one step away from defending his double gold medal at the ongoing Para-Badminton World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Pramod Bhagat, who is playing his seventh career World Championships, has won a total of five gold, one silver and three bronze medals in singles and doubles in the six championships he has played. Moreover, except for the 2007 and 2017 World Championships, Pramod has reached the finals in all the editions.
Saturday’s exciting semifinal match was between Pramod Bhagat and Japan’s Daisuki Fujihara in which Pramod entered the final with a score of 22-20, 21-14. He will meet his countryman Nitesh Kumar in the final.
In the same way, Pramod Bhagat and his doubles partner Manoj Sarkar went past the pair of Guillaume Gaily and Mathieu Thomas of France easily with a scoreline of 21-08, 21-16 and reached the final. They will...
Pramod Bhagat, who is playing his seventh career World Championships, has won a total of five gold, one silver and three bronze medals in singles and doubles in the six championships he has played. Moreover, except for the 2007 and 2017 World Championships, Pramod has reached the finals in all the editions.
Saturday’s exciting semifinal match was between Pramod Bhagat and Japan’s Daisuki Fujihara in which Pramod entered the final with a score of 22-20, 21-14. He will meet his countryman Nitesh Kumar in the final.
In the same way, Pramod Bhagat and his doubles partner Manoj Sarkar went past the pair of Guillaume Gaily and Mathieu Thomas of France easily with a scoreline of 21-08, 21-16 and reached the final. They will...
- 11/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Tokyo, Nov 4 (Ians) Promising Manisha Ramadass and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan marched towards realising their dreams of becoming world champions, as they reached the semifinals of women’s singles and doubles events at the Bwf Para-Badminton World Championships here on Friday.
Manisha Ramadass and Sivan, both playing their first World Championship, joined former champion Manasi Joshi, who too made it to the semifinals in women’s singles SL3 and mixed doubles SL3-SU5 along with Ruthick Ragupathi.
Ramadass first saw off compatriot Shanthiya Viswanathan 21-8, 21-8 and rode the momentum as she paired with Mandeep Kaur, who exited in her women’s singles SL3 event, to defeat the pair of Joshi and Viswanathan 21-17, 21-15.
“It feels great to be in the semis of two events at my first World Championships. But I am not done yet, I want to give my best shot and make my country proud.
“Initially...
Manisha Ramadass and Sivan, both playing their first World Championship, joined former champion Manasi Joshi, who too made it to the semifinals in women’s singles SL3 and mixed doubles SL3-SU5 along with Ruthick Ragupathi.
Ramadass first saw off compatriot Shanthiya Viswanathan 21-8, 21-8 and rode the momentum as she paired with Mandeep Kaur, who exited in her women’s singles SL3 event, to defeat the pair of Joshi and Viswanathan 21-17, 21-15.
“It feels great to be in the semis of two events at my first World Championships. But I am not done yet, I want to give my best shot and make my country proud.
“Initially...
- 11/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Tokyo (Japan), Nov 4 (Ians) Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat remained on course to defend his double gold as he reached the semifinals in singles and doubles men’s Sl-3 section at the ongoing Para-Badminton World championship.
Meanwhile, world No.3 Sukant Kadam has also reached the semifinals in the Sl-4 category.
The Padma Shree awardee defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chyrkov in straight sets to confirm his spot in the last four. The score read 21-17, 21-19 at the end of the 30-minute encounter.
Next, he will face Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the semifinals.
In Sl-3 men’s doubles, Pramod and his partner Manoj Sarkar defeated South Korea’s Joo Dongjae and Shin Kyung Hwan to top their group and book a spot in the semifinals. The match went into three sets with the scoreline of 21-17, 16-21, 21-10. Now the duo will face the French pair of Guillaume Gailly and Mathieu Thomas.
Meanwhile, world No.3 Sukant Kadam has also reached the semifinals in the Sl-4 category.
The Padma Shree awardee defeated Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chyrkov in straight sets to confirm his spot in the last four. The score read 21-17, 21-19 at the end of the 30-minute encounter.
Next, he will face Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the semifinals.
In Sl-3 men’s doubles, Pramod and his partner Manoj Sarkar defeated South Korea’s Joo Dongjae and Shin Kyung Hwan to top their group and book a spot in the semifinals. The match went into three sets with the scoreline of 21-17, 16-21, 21-10. Now the duo will face the French pair of Guillaume Gailly and Mathieu Thomas.
- 11/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tokyo, Nov 3 (Ians) The Indian team continued its good run of form at the ongoing Bwf Para-Badminton World Championships as their doubles pairs including the men’s doubles wheelchair duo of Prem Kumar Ale and Abu Hubaida entered the quarterfinals here on Thursday.
Ale and Hubaida, the world No.6 pair in men’s doubles WH1-WH2, got the better of the Spanish pair of Ignacio Fernandez and Francisco Motero 21-12, 21-8 to top their group. However, Ale highlighted Wednesday’s win against Thailand’s Dumnern Junthong and Anuwat Sriboran 21-17, 23-21 as the turning point.
“That win (over Thailand) was important for us to cement our place in the elimination round,” Ale was quoted as saying by the Paralympic Committee of India (Pci) on Thursday.
“It has been a good tournament so far. We have worked hard for the World Championships for a long time, especially on our accuracy and...
Ale and Hubaida, the world No.6 pair in men’s doubles WH1-WH2, got the better of the Spanish pair of Ignacio Fernandez and Francisco Motero 21-12, 21-8 to top their group. However, Ale highlighted Wednesday’s win against Thailand’s Dumnern Junthong and Anuwat Sriboran 21-17, 23-21 as the turning point.
“That win (over Thailand) was important for us to cement our place in the elimination round,” Ale was quoted as saying by the Paralympic Committee of India (Pci) on Thursday.
“It has been a good tournament so far. We have worked hard for the World Championships for a long time, especially on our accuracy and...
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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New Delhi, Nov 2 (Ians) Ace Indian shuttlers Pramod Bhagat Sl-3 and Sukant Kadam Sl-4 have reached the quarterfinals and pre-quarters respectively at the ongoing Para Badminton World Championships in Tokyo.
According to information received here, the Padma Shree Awardee cruised past both his group matches. He defeated Peru’s Albert Manuel Puente Perez with a score line of 21-3 and 21-10. He also defeated England’s William Smith in 22 minutes with the score line of 21-5 and 21-3.
He will now face Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chykrov or Indonesia’s Maman Nurjaman.
In doubles his pairing with Manoj Sarkar Vietnam’s Van Thuong Nguyen and Duc Trung Pham in 17 minutes. The final score read 21-9 and 21-6. Their next group match is against South Korea’s Joo Dongjae and Shin Kyung Hwan.
On the other hand, World, No 3 in Sl -4 category, Sukant Kadam defeated Uganda’s Hassan Mubiru in straight...
According to information received here, the Padma Shree Awardee cruised past both his group matches. He defeated Peru’s Albert Manuel Puente Perez with a score line of 21-3 and 21-10. He also defeated England’s William Smith in 22 minutes with the score line of 21-5 and 21-3.
He will now face Ukraine’s Oleksandr Chykrov or Indonesia’s Maman Nurjaman.
In doubles his pairing with Manoj Sarkar Vietnam’s Van Thuong Nguyen and Duc Trung Pham in 17 minutes. The final score read 21-9 and 21-6. Their next group match is against South Korea’s Joo Dongjae and Shin Kyung Hwan.
On the other hand, World, No 3 in Sl -4 category, Sukant Kadam defeated Uganda’s Hassan Mubiru in straight...
- 11/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Tokyo, Nov 1 (Ians) Debutant Nithya Sre didn’t shy to admit that she felt the jitters ahead of playing her first match at the Bwf Para Badminton World Championships 2022, that got underway in Tokyo on Monday.
Sre paired with Paralympic champion and Basel 2019 bronze medallist Krishna Nagar to pull off an easy 21-8, 21-9 win over Egypt’s Yasmina Eissa and Ivan Segura Escobar of Spain in a Group A mixed doubles SH6 match.
The 17-year-old Sre later took just 15 minutes to win 21-4, 21-4 over Lam Ching Yung of Hong Kong in her opening Group B women’s singles SH6 game.
“I was very excited to be here. It’s a proud moment for me. The first match, I was a little nervous in the initial points but then it was okay. The shuttle and racquet co-ordination was going well. I also adjusted the control of the shuttler. So,...
Sre paired with Paralympic champion and Basel 2019 bronze medallist Krishna Nagar to pull off an easy 21-8, 21-9 win over Egypt’s Yasmina Eissa and Ivan Segura Escobar of Spain in a Group A mixed doubles SH6 match.
The 17-year-old Sre later took just 15 minutes to win 21-4, 21-4 over Lam Ching Yung of Hong Kong in her opening Group B women’s singles SH6 game.
“I was very excited to be here. It’s a proud moment for me. The first match, I was a little nervous in the initial points but then it was okay. The shuttle and racquet co-ordination was going well. I also adjusted the control of the shuttler. So,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Tokyo, Oct 31 (Ians) Nearly 14 months after winning India’s first ever Paralympic gold in Para badminton, para shuttlers Pramod Bhagat and Krishna Nagar will return to the Yoyogi stadium courts as they lead a strong 38-member team at the Bwf Para Badminton World Championships 2022 starting on Tuesday.
Bhagat, the five-time world champion, will be the title favourite in men’s singles ‘Standing Lower SL3’ while Nagar, seeded third in men’s singles ‘Standing Short Stature (SH6)’, will aim to repeat his success at the stadium where he has won two gold so far.
The Paralympic stars are joined by world medallists and Tokyo 2020 stars including defending champion Manasi Joshi (Ws SL3), Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medallists Suhas Yathiraj (Ms SL4) and Manoj Sarkar (Ms SL3) in the contingent that arrived here on Sunday.
With 20 shuttlers to debut at the World Championships, India will field a balanced team this time with both experienced...
Bhagat, the five-time world champion, will be the title favourite in men’s singles ‘Standing Lower SL3’ while Nagar, seeded third in men’s singles ‘Standing Short Stature (SH6)’, will aim to repeat his success at the stadium where he has won two gold so far.
The Paralympic stars are joined by world medallists and Tokyo 2020 stars including defending champion Manasi Joshi (Ws SL3), Tokyo 2020 Paralympic medallists Suhas Yathiraj (Ms SL4) and Manoj Sarkar (Ms SL3) in the contingent that arrived here on Sunday.
With 20 shuttlers to debut at the World Championships, India will field a balanced team this time with both experienced...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Thailand Para Badminton: Ramadass, Kaur register impressive wins as India return home with 17 medals
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) Manisha Ramadass and Mandeep Kaur registered impressive wins as the Indian contingent returned home with 17 medals including four gold at the recently-concluded Thailand Para Badminton International 2022 in Pattaya.
According to information received here, Kaur rallied from a game down to defeat reigning world champion Manasi Joshi 22-20, 21-19, 21-14 in women’s singles SL3 finals before Ramadass, the 17-year-old from Chennai, displayed a brilliant game of badminton to pull off a similar win over Japan’s Kaede Kameyama in women’s singles SU5.
Another women shuttler who made a mark at the championships was Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, who overcame Rachel Choong of England 21-9, 24-22 for the women’s SH6 gold.
Joshi settled for two more silver with her partners Shanthiya V. and Ruthick Raghupathi respectively, in the women’s doubles SL3-SU5 and mixed doubles Sl 3 – Su 5 events.
Bhagat-Kadam duo win gold
In men’s events,...
According to information received here, Kaur rallied from a game down to defeat reigning world champion Manasi Joshi 22-20, 21-19, 21-14 in women’s singles SL3 finals before Ramadass, the 17-year-old from Chennai, displayed a brilliant game of badminton to pull off a similar win over Japan’s Kaede Kameyama in women’s singles SU5.
Another women shuttler who made a mark at the championships was Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, who overcame Rachel Choong of England 21-9, 24-22 for the women’s SH6 gold.
Joshi settled for two more silver with her partners Shanthiya V. and Ruthick Raghupathi respectively, in the women’s doubles SL3-SU5 and mixed doubles Sl 3 – Su 5 events.
Bhagat-Kadam duo win gold
In men’s events,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Haldwani (Uttarakhand), March 22 (Ians) From a ten-rupee racket and painting walls for a livelihood till clinching a medal for the country and standing here to motivate youngsters, is a big achievement, said Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist Manoj Sarkar here on Tuesday. The Indian para-shuttler was interacting with over 300 children from 75 schools during […]...
- 3/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bhubaneswar, Dec 26 (Ians) Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat and bronze medallist Manoj Sarkar registered wins at the ongoing 4th National Para-Badminton Championship, here on Saturday. Playing in front of the home crowd, Bhagat beat Chandra Prakash in straight-sets, 21-12, 21-18 in Round of 32 of the men’s singles SL3 category. On the other […]...
- 12/25/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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