India’s para-badminton campaign for 2026 begins at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026 in Cairo, running from January 13 to 18. This tournament marks the first event of the year on the global para-badminton circuit and provides Indian shuttlers an important early-season opportunity to regain match sharpness, assess form, and set the competitive tone for the year ahead.
Paralympic medallists Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam will represent India, competing in men’s singles and men’s doubles in their respective categories, SL3 and SL4. With strong international participation expected, the tournament offers valuable exposure and competitive intensity at the start of the new season.
Speaking about the tournament, Pramod Bhagat said:
“Starting the year with an international tournament like Egypt is very important for building rhythm. The focus is on staying disciplined, trusting the preparation, and taking each match as it comes. It’s about setting the right tone for the rest of the season, which I am preparing myself for.”
Sukant Kadam added:
“This new season always brings fresh motivation and goals for 2026. Early tournaments are important to understand where we stand and to work on the areas that need improvement. My focus is on staying consistent and pushing our performance level higher.”
The Egypt International is expected to be a crucial start to the year, as Indian athletes aim to build momentum, maintain consistency, and perform strongly across the 2026 international calendar.
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Egypt Para Badminton International 2026: Full Schedule
Matches typically begin at 9:00 AM local time (EET) each day at the New Capital Indoor Hall.
| Date | Rounds |
| Jan 13 (Tue) | Group Stage Matches (All Categories) |
| Jan 14 (Wed) | Group Stage Matches |
| Jan 15 (Thu) | Final Group Matches / Start of Knockout Rounds |
| Jan 16 (Fri) | Quarterfinals |
| Jan 17 (Sat) | Semifinals |
| Jan 18 (Sun) | Finals & Victory Ceremonies |
