Odisha continues to shine on the global para sports stage as its athletes brought home Two Gold Medals and One Bronze Medal from the prestigious Australia Para Badminton International Level 2 Tournament 2025, held from Oct 21 to Oct 25, 2025, in Bendigo, Australia.
Odisha’s para shuttlers showcased resilience, talent, and international-level competitiveness, bringing pride to the state.
Medal Winners:
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Pramod Bhagat (India)
Event: Men’s Singles SL3 – Gold Medal
He displayed excellent game quality, defeating Jagadesh Dilli of India with scores of 16-21, 21-19, and 21-14 to reach the finals. There he defeated Manoj Sarkar (India) 21-14, 21-17 to win the Gold medal. -
Pramod Bhagat (India) partnering with Sukant Kadam (India)
Event: Men’s Doubles SL3-SU4 – Gold Medal
The Indian pair showed dominating game and convincing win in the tournament. They advanced to the finals after a strong win over their teammates Deep Ranjan Bisoyee (India) and Manoj Sarkar (India) 21-19 and 21-16. In the finals, they defeated the Indian pair of Suryakant Yadav (India) and Umesh Vikram Kumar (India) 21-9, 19-21, and 21-18 to win Gold. -
Deep Ranjan Bisoyee (India)
Event: Men’s Doubles SL3-SL4 – Bronze Medal
The Indian pair showed strong performance reaching the semifinals. They were defeated by Sukant Kadam (India) and Pramod Bhagat (India) 19-21, 16-21, earning the Bronze medal.
These outstanding performances reflect the dedication, hard work, and consistent support received by the athletes.
The medal winners expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Odisha, Department of Sports and Youth Services, their parent departments, and the Para Sports Association of Odisha (PSAO) for the constant encouragement and institutional support that made their international success possible.