World No 1 Pair Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam Clinch Gold at Four Nations Para-Badminton International

Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, the world’s number one Men’s Doubles pair in SL3-SL4, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the gold medal at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International. Their incredible performance was a display of skill and determination. Additionally, Pramod Bhagat showcased his talent in the Singles SL3 category and Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 category, where he secured silver medals with his partners Manisha Ramdass and Sukant Kadam.

In an impressive match, the top-ranked pair of Pramod and Sukant defeated the Indian duo of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar to secure the gold medal in the men’s doubles category. The duo dominated their opponents throughout the match, leaving no room for a comeback.

With a final score of 21-17 and 21-17, both Pramod and Sukant displayed exceptional form and executed shots that proved too difficult for their rivals to return. However, Pramod faced a tough challenge in the singles match against England’s Daniel Bethell, resulting in a 21-8 and 21-10 defeat. Pramod acknowledged the need for major improvements in order to overcome such strong opponents and expressed his commitment to working on his weaknesses during training.

In the mixed doubles, Pramod and Manisha Ramdass faced a formidable duo from Indonesia, Hikmat Ramdani, and Leani Ratri Oktila. Despite putting up a tough fight, they couldn’t secure a victory, with the final score reading 17-21 and 17-21.

On the other hand, Sukant Kadam showcased his skills in the singles category and secured a bronze medal, fighting hard against Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan in the semifinals. Sukant won the opening set with an impressive scoreline of 21-7 but faced a strong comeback from the Indonesian, losing the next two sets with scores of 15-21 and 16-21. Sukant expressed his determination to work harder and address his weaknesses in order to achieve his dream of winning a Paralympic gold in Paris.

Overall, the performance of Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International was truly inspiring and showcased their potential to excel on the international stage. Their achievements serve as a source of motivation for future competitions and aspirations.