Sukant Kadam secures silver at Indonesia Para-Badminton International 2024
The Hindu
Sukant Kadam clinched a silver medal at the Para-Badminton International 2024 in Indonesia, securing himself as one of the top para-badminton players in the world.
India’s para-badminton Sukant Kadam clinched a silver medal at the Indonesia Para-Badminton International 2024, showcasing remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament.
In a hard-fought final, Kadam faced Indonesia’s Fredy Setiawan in the Men’s Singles SL4 category, with the match ending 21-14, 21-14 in favour of the local favourite. Reflecting on his performance, Kadam said, “I gave my best in the final, but Fredy played an exceptional game. It was a great learning experience, and I’m proud of my journey in this tournament. Every match is a step forward, and I’ll keep pushing to improve and aim for gold in future competitions.”
Kadam’s silver medal cements his position among the top para-badminton players in the world, continuing his impressive international form.
The Indian contingent delivered a stellar performance, with several athletes winning medals across various categories:
Men’s Singles SL3: Umesh Vikram secured gold, while Nehal Gupta took silver and Jagadesh Dilli won bronze.
Women’s Singles SL3: Mandeep Kaur won silver, and Neeraj claimed bronze.
Men’s Singles SH6: Sivarajan won silver, and Sudarsan Saravanakumar Muthusamy secured bronze.
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