The 4-Nations Para-Badminton International 2023, hosted in Sheffield, England, kicked off with an exhilarating day of play, spotlighting several Indian para-badminton athletes. The opening day was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both victories and defeats for the Indian contingent.
The action began with the Indian combination of Raj Kumar and Parul Dalsukhbhai squaring off against Japan’s duo, Akiko Sugino and Daisuke Fujihara, in the SL3/SU5 category. Unfortunately, they were beaten by their Japanese counterparts with scores of 21-15, 21-11.
The day’s outlook brightened for India when Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass took to the court. Facing Jan-Niklas and Katrin Seibert from Germany, the Indian pair delivered a thrilling performance, winning the first game 22-20 and the second game 21-13. This winning streak continued for both Bhagat and Ramadass, as they claimed individual victories later on in their singles matches.
Bhagat, the second-seeded player, comfortably dispatched Pedro Pablo De Vinatea in the men’s singles second round, while Ramadass dominated her game against Diana Rojas, triumphing 21-8, 21-7 in the women’s singles SU5 category.
India’s Chirag Baretha and Mandeep Kaur added another win to the tally, defeating Thailand’s Siripong and Nipada 21-15, 21-19 in the SL3-SU5 Group B match.
However, not all Indian players enjoyed success on the opening day. Alphia James faced a loss against Australia’s Mischa Ginns, with scores of 10-21, 18-21. Krishna Nagar and Nithya, an Indian duo, encountered fierce resistance in the Group C of the SH6 category, but finally overcame the French pair Charles and Elisa 21-4, 12-21, 21-6.
The latter part of the day witnessed mixed outcomes for the Indian players, with defeats for Jyoti, Vaishali Nilesh, Shanthiya, Chirag Baretha, Nilesh Balu, and Ararti Patil.
In summary, Day 1 of the 4-Nations Para-Badminton International 2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Indian para-shuttlers. With promising wins and hard-fought games, the Indian players demonstrated their skill and resolve. The thrilling performances from this opening day have set the tone for the tournament, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of matches.
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