The Paris Paralympics have been a rollercoaster of emotions for India's para-badminton players, with Manisha Ramadass advancing to the quarterfinals despite a tough loss, while Tarun Dhillon's campaign came to an end.
Following India's success at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the medalists who have clinched medals at the para multi-sports event.
Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam started their four Nations Para Badminton International tournament with comfortable wins. Pramod Bhagat won in all three categories while Sukant registered a win in singles.
Pramod Bhagat eased past Peru's Pedro Pablo De Vinatea in the quarterfinal clash. It took Pramod Bhagat just 30 minutes to book a clash with Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the semi-finals. Pramod outplayed Pedro Pablo De Vinatea and the final score read 21-7 and 21-12. He also secured a semi-fi