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Paralympic star Nitesh Kumar cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nitesh Kumar, the Paralympic gold medalist, has expressed his discontent with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) due to insufficient acknowledgement and bureaucratic hurdles. The 29-year-old champion from Haryana has advocated for the transfer of para badminton to the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to ensure the sport's growth and development.Nitesh, who made history by clinching the gold medal in the SL3 class at the Paris Paralympics, emphasized the importance of treating para badminton players equally to their able-bodied peers. He believes that the move to PCI would be beneficial for the sport and its athletes."We have won 21 medals at the Asian Para Games, around 14-15 medals at the World Championships, and 5 medals at the Paralympics, but we don't receive basic ...

4Sep

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Nitesh Kumar says Pramod Bhagat’s absence gave ‘extra responsibility’ to win gold at Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nitesh Kumar, the gold medallist in badminton men's singles at the Paris Paralympics, expressed his thoughts on the added pressure he faced due to Pramod Bhagat's absence from the competition.The minister of youth affairs and sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday honoured Nitesh, Thulasimathi Murugesan (silver), Suhas Yathiraj (silver), Manisha Ramadass (bronze), and Nithya Sre Sivan (bronze) at the SAI headquarters for their outstanding performances at the Paralympics.Nitesh revealed that his strategy was to approach the Paralympics one game at a time, especially after Bhagat's 18-month suspension prior to the Para Games. This mindset helped him stay focused and ultimately secure the gold medal in the men's singles SL3 category."I thought of taking one game at a time, going out...

3Sep

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Paralympics 2024: India’s medal winners at the Paris Paralympics 2024 | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India had a remarkable Day 5 at the Paris Paralympics 2024, securing a total of 8 medals, with Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar leading the charge with gold. Yogesh Kathuniya, Thulasimathi Murugesan, and Suhas Yathiraj also delivered impressive performances, contributing to India's success.Avani Lekhara made history on Friday by securing her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.She achieved this feat by successfully defending her title in the women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 event. Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the history of the Paralympic Games. In the men's singles SL3 badminton event, Nitesh Kumar clinched gold by defeating top rival Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in a thrilling three-game match. The intense battle on Cour...

2Sep

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar Clinches Gold Medal In Men’s Singles Badminton SL3 Final

Top-seeded Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar clinched the gold medal in Men's Singles SL4 para badminton Final at La Chapelle Court on Monday (September 2). The legendary para shuttler secured India's second gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, following Avani Lekhara, who won the first gold for the country. India's medal tally has now increased to 9, comprising two gold, three silver, and four bronze medals. In a lengthy and demanding rally that tested the endurance and skill of both finalists, Nitesh maintained his composure to win the first game against Britain's Daniel Bethell. Kumar's strong defensive play led Bethell to make errors, resulting in a 21-14 victory for the Indian para shuttler in the opening game. Also on ABP Live | Dinesh Karthik Names Cheteshwar Pujara-Ajinkya Rahane R...

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Shuttlers Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi seal semifinal spot; Manasi, Manoj out at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Games silver medallist Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar advanced to the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semifinals, respectively, at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. Meanwhile, Murugesan Thulasimathi also secured her spot in the women's singles SU5 semifinals.Suhas, a 2007 batch IAS officer, triumphed over Korea's Shin Kyung Hwan with scores of 26-24, 21-14 in his second match, leading Group A in the SL4 category, PTI reported.Nitesh, an IIT Mandi graduate, displayed dominance in his match against China's Yang Jianyuan, winning 21-5, 21-11, and ensuring a top-two finish in Group A of the SL3 category.Nitesh, who suffered permanent leg damage due to an accident in 2009, will compete against Thailand's Bunsun Mongkhon in his final Group A match.In the SL4 class, group toppers advan...