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World number two Eniola Bolaji is leading Nigeria's three-athlete team to the Para-Badminton World Championships, fresh off a commanding gold medal win in Egypt. The Paralympic bronze medallist and her teammates are riding high after intensive training and strong government backing.
World No. 2 para badminton player Eniola Bolaji dominated the 2026 Egypt International Championship, defeating Turkey's world No. 7 in the final without dropping a single set. The Nigerian Paralympic bronze medalist swept through five matches in Cairo, proving once again why she's Africa's top player.
India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat just won his sixth world championship gold medal in para badminton, surpassing his childhood idol Lin Dan's five world titles. After a disappointing Paris 2024, the 37-year-old is proving that setbacks can fuel comebacks.
India's Paralympic gold medalist Krishna Nagar defeated France's home champion Charles Noakes in straight games to claim the Men's Singles SH6 title at the French Para Badminton International 2026. The victory capped a dominant tournament for India's para badminton team, bringing home multiple medals across all categories.
Malaysian para badminton legend Cheah Liek Hou delayed his Chinese New Year celebrations to chase his 9th singles world title in Bahrain. The 37-year-old returned home with two more gold medals, bringing his remarkable world championship total to 16.
India's badminton teams are celebrating early victories at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, with both squads securing their places in the quarterfinals. The men fought through a nail-biting match while the women dominated their opponents.
Three Filipino para athletes broke Games records and claimed gold medals in Thailand, pushing their country's total to 15 golds. The victories showcase how dedication and skill are rewriting what's possible in adaptive sports.
Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty, just 20, defeated three of the world's top seven players at the Asia Championships, signaling a bright new era for Indian badminton. His towering 6-foot-4 frame delivers power smashes that even the best players can't counter.
Payal Nag, who discovered para archery after watching videos of champion Sheetal Devi, just beat her inspiration to win gold in Bangkok. The 18-year-old quadruple amputee scored 139-136 in her first senior international tournament.
India's third National Para Kabaddi Championship brings together 280 athletes with physical disabilities from 20 states for four days of high-level competition. The tournament marks a major step forward in creating pathways for para-athletes from grassroots to elite sports.
Fresh off his gold medal win in Dubai, Ghanaian para-athlete Hayford Addai is heading to Morocco to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The rising star is chasing a new personal best as he prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
At the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan's para swimmers dominated the World Series with eight gold medals while Spain's Teresa Perales set a world record. Athletes from 29 nations competed in three days of inspiring races that showcased the best of para swimming.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
Olympic champions are welcoming home Team USA and kicking off a free 10-day celebration where fans can watch elite Para athletes compete for gold. Salt Lake City's Watch Party runs March 6-15 with live music, food trucks, and broadcasts of six winter Para sports.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
The world's badminton governing body is testing synthetic shuttlecocks after feather prices soared due to bird flu and the sport's growing popularity. The innovation could make the beloved game more affordable and sustainable for millions of players worldwide.
Despite being labeled "mixed," Para-ice hockey has featured just one woman among 135 athletes at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics. But more female winter Para athletes than ever before are competing, and champions are fighting to create separate women's events.
India's men's badminton team earned a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup Finals after a hard-fought tournament run. The team's semifinal finish marks a strong showing on the international stage.
Badminton is getting a green upgrade as the sport tackles a global feather shortage with innovative synthetic shuttlecocks. The move solves supply issues while opening doors to a more sustainable future for the beloved game.
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