India`s Para-Badminton Team Shatters Records in Thailand

India`s para-badminton team makes history with a record 27 medals at the Asian Championships, led by Nitesh Kumar`s stunning performance.

India`s para-badminton team delivered a breathtaking performance at the Asian Para-Badminton Championships 2025, achieving a historic medal tally of 27—its best ever at this prestigious event. The championships, held in Thailand, saw the Indian athletes dominate the courts, clinching four gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 13 bronze medals, a testament to their skill and determination in the sport.

The star of the show was undoubtedly Nitesh Kumar, who dazzled with three gold medals: one in men’s singles SL3, another in mixed doubles SL3-SU5 alongside Thulasimathi Murugesan, and the third in men’s doubles SL3-SL4 with Sukant Kadam. The men’s doubles final was a nail-biter, featuring an all-India showdown where Kumar and Kadam triumphed over Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar with scores of 21-17, 11-21, 21-11. Additionally, Manisha Ramadass secured gold in the women’s singles SU5 category, further solidifying India’s prowess in para-badminton.

India`s dominance extended to the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 event, where they swept the podium with gold, silver, and bronze medals. The bronze in men’s doubles SL3-SL4 was claimed by Mohammad Arwaz Ansari and Abhijeet Sakhuja. The tournament showcased not only the athletes` talent but also the growing strength of Indian para-badminton on the continental stage, marking a significant milestone in the sport`s development in India, as highlighted in this badminton event.

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