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Indian para-badminton star Nitesh Kumar just secured his spot in two finals at the Asian Para Games, bringing his Paralympic gold medal momentum to Japan. The reigning champion showed why he's at the top of his game with a composed semifinal victory in Nagoya.
Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat dominated his quarterfinal match to guarantee himself two medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan. India's medal tally soared to 22 as para-athletes continued their exceptional performance across multiple sports.
Charles Noakes captured France's heart by winning Paralympic gold in Para badminton on home soil, defeating Great Britain's Krysten Coombs before a stadium-sized crowd. Two years later, he's chasing history at LA28 while inspiring others with disabilities to pursue their dreams.
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.
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.
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.
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.