Asian Para Games 2026: Nitesh, Naveen triumph gold in badminton; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver
Indian athletes Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured gold medals in badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Other Indian competitors also earned silver medals in a strong showing for the national team.
Why it matters
Success in international para-sports events highlights the growing prominence of inclusive athletics and the dedication of para-athletes on the global stage.
Asian Para Games 2026: Nitesh, Naveen triumph gold in badminton; Thulasimathi, Nitya claim silver left Naveen Sivakumar and Nitesh Kumar clinched gold medals in men’s singles SL4 and SL3 respectively in the badminton event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on October 23, 2026. Photo: X/@TheKhelIndia https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/v3cu6v/article71614432.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Naveen-Nitesh.jpg While Nitesh Kumar produced a clinical performance to beat Pramod Bhagat, Naveen Sivakumar showcased his prowess to beat Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan Nagoya India's Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar clinched gold medals in men's singles SL3 and SL4 respectively in the badminton competition at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday (October 23, 2026). Nitesh produced a clinical performance to beat compatriot Pramod Bhagat 21-18, 21-16 in a clash between two Paralympic gold medallists. "Very happy to win the Asian Games gold medal. Last time I was close, I was leading 19-16 in the third set, and then I lost.
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