Pramod Bhagat bags double gold, silver as India shines in Spanish Para Badminton International 2026
India's strong showing extends across multiple categories as Nitesh secures silver and Jagdish Dilli wins bronze in men's singles SL3
Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat secured two gold medals and one silver as India delivered an exceptional performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026- II here on Sunday.
Bhagat produced a thrilling performance in the men's singles SL3, overcoming compatriot Nitesh Kumar 21-17, 10-21, 21-18 in the final that lasted 51 minutes.
He continued his golden run in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5, partnering with Manisha Ramdass.
The Indian duo staged a remarkable comeback after losing the opening set to defeat Brazil's Rogerio Junior Xavier de Oliveira and Edwarda De Oliveira Dias 13-21, 21-12, 21-19.
Bhagat also secured a silver medal in men's doubles SL3-SU5 alongside Sukant Kadam, finishing runners-up to fellow Indians Nitesh Kumar and Ruthick Ragupathi 19-21, 14-21 in the final.
"This tournament was a true test of patience and resilience. The singles final was very intense, and I had to dig deep after losing the second set," Bhagat said in a release.
"I'm happy with the way I stayed composed in crucial moments. Winning two golds here gives me great confidence moving forward." Sukant also emerged victories in the men's singles SL4 final, defeating Korea's Cho Nadan 21-16, 21-17 to secure gold in convincing fashion.
"I felt in control throughout the match and was able to execute my game plan well. This gold reflects the hard work I've been putting in, and I'm motivated to build on this momentum in the upcoming tournaments," Kadam said.
India's strong showing extended across multiple categories. Nitesh secured silver and Jagdish Dilli won bronze in men's singles SL3.
Neeraj claimed bronze in women's singles SL3.
In men's doubles SL3-SU5, Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Kuldeep Mahkul earned bronze.
In mixed doubles SL3-SU5, pairs of Shivam Yadav & Neeraj and Nitesh Kumar & Thulasimathi Murugesan both secured bronze medals.
Ruthick Ragupathi (silver) and Shivam Yadav (bronze) delivered strong performances in men's singles SU5.
In Women's Singles SU5, Manisha Ramdass clinched gold while Thulasimathi Murugesan secured silver.
Jatin Azad and Shivam Yadav won bronze in men's doubles SU5, and Manisha Patel added another bronze in Women's Singles SH6.
