India’s Para-Badminton Team Shines in Paris Paralympics, Aiming for More Medals in Los Angeles 2028
New Delhi, India – India para-badminton coach Gaurav Khanna expressed his happiness with the performance of the shuttlers in the Paris Paralympics. The team secured five medals, improving from the four medals won in Tokyo. Khanna is optimistic about winning more than ten medals in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
India’s para-shuttlers won one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in Paris. Although the target was at least eight medals, Khanna is pleased with the progress and believes the goal will be achieved in the next Paralympics.
Para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar won a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category by defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. Nitesh discovered his passion for badminton while studying at IIT-Mandi and chose sports over a corporate career.
Suhas Yathiraj, who won a silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 category, expressed his pride but wished for a gold medal. He was defeated by France’s Lucas Mazur in the final. Suhas is hopeful that India will win 25-30 medals in the ongoing Paralympics.
Thulasimathi Murugesan won a silver medal in the women’s singles SU5 category in her Paralympics debut. She dedicated her medal to her father and aims to improve her game by correcting her mistakes.
Nithya Sre Sivan, who won a bronze medal in the SH6 category, expressed her joy and pride in her debut appearance at the Paralympics.
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Para-Badminton -: Para-Badminton is a type of badminton played by athletes with physical disabilities. It is similar to regular badminton but has some different rules to accommodate the players’ needs.
Paralympics -: The Paralympics is a major international sports event where athletes with disabilities compete. It happens right after the Olympics and includes many sports like swimming, athletics, and badminton.
SL3 category -: SL3 is a classification in para-badminton for players who have a disability in one or both lower limbs and poor walking/running balance. They play standing up.
SH6 category -: SH6 is a classification in para-badminton for players of short stature. These players have a height limitation due to a medical condition.
Gaurav Khanna -: Gaurav Khanna is the coach of India’s para-badminton team. He helps the players train and improve their skills to win medals in competitions.
Nitesh Kumar -: Nitesh Kumar is an Indian para-badminton player who won a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics.
Suhas Yathiraj -: Suhas Yathiraj is an Indian para-badminton player who won a silver medal in his category at the Paris Paralympics. He is also known for being a district magistrate.
Thulasimathi Murugesan -: Thulasimathi Murugesan is an Indian para-badminton player who won a silver medal in her category at the Paris Paralympics.
Nithya Sre Sivan -: Nithya Sre Sivan is an Indian para-badminton player who won a bronze medal in the SH6 category at the Paris Paralympics.
