Indian Para Badminton Players Shine in Paris

India's para badminton athletes Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar, and Tarun Dhillon have advanced in the men's singles events at the Paris Paralympics, with Yathiraj and Kumar achieving significant victories in their respective categories. Yathiraj, a silver medallist from Tokyo, secured a dominant win against Indonesia's Hikmat Ramdani, while Kumar triumphed over China's Yang Jianyuan. In contrast, compatriots Manasi Joshi and Manoj Sarkar faced setbacks, with Joshi narrowly losing to Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna and Sarkar falling to Kumar. Other competitors, including Sukant Kadam and Tarun Dhillon, also celebrated victories, showcasing resilience amid challenges. However, mixed doubles teams featuring Yathiraj and Kohli lost to Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan. Overall, the day highlighted both promising performances and disappointing outcomes for the Indian contingent.