Indian para-badminton athletes
The gold medal was awarded to the Chinese pair of Lin Naili and Qingtao Zeng, who maintained an undefeated record throughout their three matches. Indonesia's Aji Dimas Tri and Subhan claimed the bronze medal, finishing behind the Indian pair despite a competitive tournament showing.
Mixed Emotions and Continued Ambition
Reflecting on the achievement, Krishna Nagar expressed a blend of pride and professional hunger. While acknowledging the significance of winning a medal for India, he admitted to a sense of disappointment in missing out on the top spot. He emphasized that the team gave their maximum effort on the court during the closely contested group stage.
The competition remains active for Nagar, who is now shifting his focus toward the mixed doubles event alongside partner Nithya. Despite the challenge posed by upcoming Indonesian opponents, he remains committed to maintaining a positive mindset as he pursues further success for the national squad.
Dominance in the SL4 Category
Beyond the doubles success, India has solidified its position in the men's singles SL4 category, with three medals now guaranteed. Defending champion and world No. 1
The other side of the bracket guarantees an Indian presence in the final, as the semifinal will feature an all-Indian clash between Naveen Sivakumar and Abhijeet Sakhuja. Sivakumar reached this stage by overcoming Shin Kyung Hwan of Korea, while Sakhuja advanced after a victory against Surya Kant Yadav. The SL4 category, which features athletes with lower-limb impairments, continues to be a major source of medal potential for the Indian contingent at these Games.
