Pramod Bhagat was the standout performer of the championship, sweeping all three gold medals in his category \u2014 men\u2019s singles, men\u2019s doubles, and mixed doubles. In the SL3 singles final, Bhagat staged a remarkable comeback after losing the opening set to Japan\u2019s Daisuke Fujihara. Despite trailing 17-21 in the first and facing a 16-19 deficit in the second, Pramod showed nerves of steel to level the match and then dominated the decider with a flawless display to win 17-21, 21-19, 21-10 in an intense battle lasting 1 hour and 33 minutes. In men\u2019s doubles, Bhagat teamed up with Sukant Kadam to defeat compatriots Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar in a hard-fought three-setter (21-17, 18-21, 21-16). He completed his golden hat-trick by clinching the mixed doubles SL4-SU5 title with Manisha Ramadass, overcoming fellow Indians Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan 21-19, 21-19 in a close 29-minute contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after his triple triumph, Pramod Bhagat said, \u201cWinning three golds here in Japan means a lot. It\u2019s always special to perform in a country that appreciates para badminton so deeply. Each match tested me mentally and physically, and I\u2019m proud of how I handled the pressure. This victory gives me great motivation ahead of future tournaments.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar once again proved his class by winning two gold medals \u2014 in the SH6 men\u2019s singles and SH6 mixed doubles. In the singles final, Nagar defeated the USA\u2019s Miles Krajewski in straight sets. After trailing 11-17 in the first, he mounted a spirited comeback to take the set 22-20 before comfortably closing the second 21-13. Teaming up with Nithya Sre, Krishna added another gold to his tally in mixed doubles, showcasing his signature agility and tactical brilliance on court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krishna Nagar shared his delight, saying, \u201cI\u2019m thrilled with my performance this week. Every match was competitive, and I had to dig deep, especially in the singles final. I\u2019m happy to bring glory to India once again and will keep striving to perform even better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sukant Kadam also had a strong outing, earning one gold and one silver. He claimed gold alongside Pramod Bhagat in men\u2019s doubles (SL3-SL4) and secured silver in the SL4 singles, where he went down to fellow Indian Naveen Sivakumar in a spirited contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krishna Nagar shared his delight, saying, \u201cI\u2019m thrilled with my performance this week. Every match was competitive, and I had to dig deep, especially in the singles final. I\u2019m happy to bring glory to India once again and will keep striving to perform even better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s strong campaign also saw several other medal-winning performances. Mandeep Kaur and Neeraj won silver and bronze, respectively in the women\u2019s SL3 category. In women\u2019s doubles SL3-SU5, Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched gold, while Neeraj\u2013Arati and Sanjana Kumari\u2013Shanthiya bagged bronze. Manasi Joshi and Ruthick Raghupati secured bronze in mixed doubles (SL3-SU5). Surya Kant won bronze in men\u2019s SL4, while Thulasimathi, Manisha Ramadass, and Shanthiya swept gold, silver, and bronze, respectively, in the women\u2019s SU5 category. Hardik Makkar and Ruthick Raghupati won silver in men\u2019s doubles SU5, and Nithya Sre capped off India\u2019s medal tally with gold in women\u2019s singles SH6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n