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Para Badminton World Championships: Double delight for Pramod Bhagat, wins record sixth singles world title | Badminton News

Para Badminton World Championships: Double delight for Pramod Bhagat, wins record sixth singles world title | Badminton News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 14, 2026 11:41 PM IST It was double delight for India’s Para Badminton star Pramod Bhagat as he captured the men’s SL3 gold medal with a commanding straight-game win over Muhammad Al Imran of Indonesia at the BWF Para World Championships in Manama on Saturday and added a doubles gold to his tally too with Sukant Kadam. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The 37-year-old Bhagat outclassed his opponent 21-12, 21-18 in the final to claim his fourth consecutive singles gold at the world championships and his sixth overall world title in the category. The victory underlines Bhagat’s sustained dominance in the SL3 division, which refers to a classification for standing players with significant lower limb impairment. Bhagat, who developed polio when he was five, had secured world championship singles gold medals in 2009, 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2024. Saturday’s sixth win in extra special for Bhagat as China’s legendary Lin Dan, his idol, had won five men’s singles world titles in able-bodied badminton. The triumph also marked a significant redemption for Bhagat, …

India confirms first-ever wheelchair mixed doubles medal

India confirms first-ever wheelchair mixed doubles medal

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The pair of Prem Kumar Ale and Alphia James confirmed a historic first-ever wheelchair mixed doubles medal for India at the Para World Championships in Manama, Bahrain. The duo scored a straight-game 21-14, 21-17 win over the fellow Indian pair of Abu Hubaida and Pallavi Kaluvehalli in the quarterfinal to assure this medal. Prem and Alphia have had a brilliant run throughout the tournament so far, having not dropped a single game en route to the semi-finals. HISTORIC MEDAL CONFIRMED FOR INDIA🇮🇳 Prem Kumar Ale & Alphia James have confirmed India’s first-ever medal in the Wheelchair category at the Para World Championships🏸 They confirmed the medal by reaching the semifinals of the Mixed Doubles WH1-WH2 category, beating fellow… pic.twitter.com/5ztvIgsV3E — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) February 11, 2026 This is also India’s first wheelchair medal at the World Championships in 12 years, since Sanjeev Kumar’s bronze medal in the now scrapped men’s doubles WH2 category. Prem and Alphia had a bye in the round of 16 after topping their group with two wins out of two; meanwhile, …

All you need to know about the 2026 Para Badminton World Championships

All you need to know about the 2026 Para Badminton World Championships

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The top para shuttlers from across the world are set to compete in the 2026 Para Badminton World Championships, which will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from February 8 to 14. A 41-member Indian contingent will also compete at the global showdown, battling for 22 coveted titles across six different categories – 12 in singles and 10 in doubles. Three-time defending champion Pramod Bhagat will aim to add another gold to his name. However, he will face a tough challenge from reigning Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar. Krishna Nagar, the men’s SH6 category defending champion, who has been struggling for his best form, will also aim to return to winning ways in Bahrain. In the women’s section, the rising stars Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sivan will target India’s first women’s singles gold in the last 4 years. Indian Squad of Para Badminton World Championship WH1 Category – Prem Kumar Ale, Shashank Kumar, Poorna Chapara, Prema Vishwas, Pallavi K.M., Nirmala Devi WH2 Category – Haris Srikumar, Manjunatha Chikkaiah, Abu Hubaida, Nurul Khan, Alphia James, Ruchi Trivedi, …

Shuttler Arati Patil qualifies for Para Badminton World Championships 2024

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Rising Indian shuttler Arati Patil, who is supported by the Punit Balan Group (PBG), has confirmed her berth at the upcoming BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2024, to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from February 20 to 25. The 23-year-old Kolhapur resident is currently ranked 13 in the women’s singles (Standing/upper limb impairment) SU5 world rankings. The Khelo India gold medallist Arati won a mixed doubles silver medal at the 2017 Asian Youth Para Games and has accumulated seven bronze medals in women’s singles and doubles events at various international para-badminton competitions. “The Punit Balan Group has always believed that by investing in the dreams of athletes, we contribute to the larger narrative of India’s sporting success. Arati Patil is an exceptional talent. We are delighted to fuel her aspirations as she competes on the world stage. I am confident that she will bring laurels to the country at the World Championships. I wish her all the best,” commented Punit Balan, Chairman & Managing Director, PBG. Arati has previously competed at the BWF Para Badminton …