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India delivered an outstanding performance in badminton at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, winning two gold and two silver medals. Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Shivakumar claimed gold medals, while Pramod Bhagat and Sumati Sivan secured silver medals for the country.
The four-medal haul highlighted India's strength in para-badminton. One of the biggest highlights was the men's singles SL3 final, where Nitesh Kumar defeated fellow Indian and Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat. Meanwhile, Naveen Shivakumar produced a strong performance to win gold in the men's singles SL4 event.
Asian Para Games 2026 Badminton: Check India's 4 Medal Winners
India secured four medals in badminton, including two gold and two silver, across the men's and women's singles events. The results gave Indian fans plenty to celebrate at the competition.
| Player | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Nitesh Kumar | Men's Singles SL3 | Gold |
| Pramod Bhagat | Men's Singles SL3 | Silver |
| Naveen Shivakumar | Men's Singles SL4 | Gold |
| Sumati Sivan | Women's Singles SH6 | Silver |
Nitesh Kumar Beats Pramod Bhagat to Win SL3 Gold Medal
Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in the men's singles SL3 event after defeating India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat in the final.
Nitesh delivered a composed performance under pressure, winning the contest in straight games with a score of 21-18, 21-16. Pramod fought hard but could not overcome his compatriot in the title clash.
The all-Indian final ensured that India secured both gold and silver medals in the SL3 category. Nitesh's victory was one of the major highlights of India's badminton campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Naveen Shivakumar Wins Gold in Men's Singles SL4 Final
Naveen Shivakumar added another gold medal to India's tally with an impressive victory in the men's singles SL4 final.
He faced Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan and won the match 21-9, 21-17. Naveen dominated the opening game and maintained his momentum in the second to seal the title in straight games.
His victory gave India its second gold medal in badminton, further strengthening the country's performance at the competition.
Sumati Sivan Secures Silver in Women's Singles SH6 Event
India's Sumati Sivan won the silver medal in the women's singles SH6 event after losing to China's Fengmei Li in the final.
Fengmei Li delivered a strong performance, winning the match 21-12, 21-13. Sumati was unable to turn the contest in her favour, but reaching the final earned her a silver medal for India.
Her achievement added another medal to India's badminton tally at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Pramod Bhagat Claims Silver After All-Indian SL3 Final
Pramod Bhagat secured the silver medal in the men's singles SL3 event after facing Nitesh Kumar in the final.
Despite losing the title match 18-21, 16-21, Pramod ensured that India claimed both available medals in the category. His silver medal, alongside Nitesh's gold, underlined India's strength in para-badminton.
Asian Para Games 2026: India's Badminton Results and Key Highlights
India's badminton campaign produced four medals, including two gold and two silver. Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Shivakumar finished on top of the podium, while Pramod Bhagat and Sumati Sivan added silver medals to India's tally.
The results showcased the talent and determination of India's para-badminton players on the international stage in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Key Highlights of India's Badminton Performance
- India won two gold and two silver medals in badminton.
- Nitesh Kumar defeated Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 in the men's singles SL3 final.
- Naveen Shivakumar beat Fredy Setiawan 21-9, 21-17 to win men's singles SL4 gold.
- Sumati Sivan secured silver in the women's singles SH6 event.
- India claimed both gold and silver in the men's singles SL3 category.
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