Pramod Bhagat, the talented para-shuttler from Odisha, emerged victorious at the Thailand Para Badminton International tournament, securing two gold medals. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Bhagat clinched the gold in both the singles and doubles categories of the highly anticipated event. In the men’s singles SL3 final, Bhagat faced off against England’s Daniel Bethell, defeating him in a closely contested first set with a score of 21-19. However, due to an unfortunate injury, Bethell retired from the match and did not participate in the second set. Consequently, Bhagat was declared the winner, earning the gold medal in the singles category.

Continuing his exceptional performance, Bhagat teamed up with Sukant Kadam in the men’s doubles SL3-SL4 category. They engaged in an intense battle against fellow Indians Nitesh Kumar and Tarun, with the match going back and forth. Eventually, Bhagat and Kadam emerged triumphant, seizing the gold medal with a hard-fought victory of 18-21, 21-14, and 21-19.

In a separate development, another talented player from Odisha, Deep Ranjan Bisoyee, showcased his prowess in the doubles category. Unfortunately, Deep and his partner Manoj Sarkar faced defeat at the hands of their compatriots Nitesh Kumar and Tarun in the semifinals. Despite the setback, Deep secured a well-deserved bronze medal for his remarkable performance. Expressing his satisfaction with his performance, Pramod Bhagat stated, “I am happy with my performance in the tournament. I was playing well and was implementing everything I had trained for and planned.” He also extended his well wishes to Daniel Bethell for a speedy recovery, acknowledging the competitive spirit Bethell brings to their matches. Bhagat further commended the resilience displayed by Nitesh Kumar and Tarun in the doubles category, emphasizing his contentment with their collective efforts.