Historic Wins and Personal Triumphs: A Memorable Day for Indian Para Badminton

Kumar Nitesh secured his first Paralympic gold in men’s singles SL3, while Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesan bagged silver medals in their respective categories. Manisha Ramadass added a bronze in women’s singles SU5, marking a landmark day for Indian para badminton at the Paris Games.

Kumar Nitesh clinched his first Paralympic gold in men’s singles SL3, while Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured silver medals in SL4 and SU5 categories respectively, as India bagged four badminton medals at the Paris Games on Monday.

Young Manisha Ramadass added to the tally by winning a bronze in the women’s singles SU5, marking a historic day for Indian para badminton.

Nitesh, 29, who lost his left leg in a train accident in 2009, displayed remarkable resilience and tactical brilliance in his 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 victory over Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a gripping final, securing India’s first gold of the event.