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India At Paralympics 2024 Badminton Highlights: Suhas Yathiraj Beats Sukant Kadam In SL4 Semi-Final; Nitesh Kumar Enters SL3 Final

Catch the highlights of the men's singles SL4 semifinal match at the Paris Paralympics between India's Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj & Nitesh Kumar's SL3 semifinal match, right here

Indian para-shuttler Sukant Kadam at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Photo: X | The Bridge
Here are the highlights of the para-badminton men's singles semifinal matches involving Indians at the Paris Paralympics. First, we saw Nitesh Kumar winning against Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the men's singles SL3 semifinal and entering the final. Then, India's Suhas Yathiraj defeated Sukant Kadam in the men's singles SL4 classification and entered the final. Catch the highlights of the men's singles SL4 semifinal match at the Paris Paralympics between India's Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj & Nitesh Kumar's SL3 semifinal match, right here.
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Here are the highlights of the men's singles semifinals involving Indians at the Paris Paralympics. Catch the highlights of the men's singles SL4 semifinal match at the Paris Paralympics between India's Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj & Nitesh Kumar's SL3 semifinal match, right here.

India Men's Singles Badminton Schedule

1. Para-Badminton - Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal - Nitesh Kumar vs Daisuke Fujihara (JPN) - to start at 08:10 pm IST.

2. Para-Badminton - Men’s Singles SL4 Semifinal - Suhas Yathiraj vs Sukant Kadam - to start not before 09:50 pm IST.

Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal Live Update: Nitesh Kumar Vs Daisuke Fujihara

The first semifinal match is in the SL3 category of para-badminton, where Indian para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar will clash with Japan's Daisuke Fujihara for a spot in the gold-medal game.

Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal Live Update: Nitesh Kumar's Road To SFs

Nitesh Kumar won all three matches in the group stage of the SL3 category of para-badminton. He first defeated his compatriot, Manoj Sarkar, then China's J Yang and then Thailand's Mongkhon Bunsun. With three straight wins, he marched to the semifinals where he will fight for a place in the gold-medal match.

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Japanese Shuttler Gets Opening Point

Japanese para-shuttler Daisuke Fujihara got the first point in Game 1 as India's Nitesh Kumar started his quest for a spot in the final of SL3 category.

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Kumar Takes Lead

Nitesh Kumar took a one-point lead in Game 1 against Japanese opponent Daisuke Fujihara.

Game 1 - Kumar 5-4 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Again Takes Lead

Fujihara came trailing from behind and got two back-to-back points to take the scores level but Indian scored one more point to take a lead in Game 1.

Game 1 - Kumar 8-7 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Gets Back-To-Back Points

Indian shuttler was trailing but he scored two consecutive points to take the lead.

Game 1 - Kumar 11-9 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: India Shuttler Gets Five Back-to-Back Points

Nitesh Kumar won five back-to-back points to make his lead stronger now. He is on the verge of winning the Game 1

Game 1 - Kumar 16-10 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Japanese Shuttler Fights Back

Japanese para-shuttler Daisuke Fujihara got three points but also lost four as Nitesh Kumar is just one point away from registering a win in Game 1.

Game 1 - Kumar 20-16 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Kumar Wins Game 1

Nitesh Kumar won Game 1 of the SL3 para-badminton semifinal match against Japan's Daisuke Fujihara 21-16. He is just one more game win away from sealing his spot in the gold medal match.

Game 1 - Kumar 21-16 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Takes Bizarre Lead In Game 2

Nitesh Kumar started Game 2 with a bang! He went on to collect five consecutive points and take a big lead over Japanese opponent Daisuke Fujihara.

Game 2 - Kumar 11-2 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Takes Back-To-Back Points

Nitesh Kumar grabbed two more points from the Japanese opponent and is near of winning the match.

Game 2 - Kumar 16-4 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh On The Verge Of Winning!

Nitesh Kumar has collected multiple points in the last few minutes. He is on the verge of winning the match.

Game 2 - Kumar 17-6 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Fujihara Fights Back

Japanese para-shutter Daisuke Fujihara has shown some fightback and is delaying the victory of the Indian shuttler.

Game 2 - Kumar 19-9 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh One Point Away From Victory

Nitesh Kumar now needs just one more point to win the match in straight games and is set to enter in the gold medal match.

Game 2 - Kumar 20-12 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Nitesh Kumar Wins Game 2

Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar defeated Japanese opponent Daisuke Fujihara in the men's singles semifinals and sealed a spot in the final.

Game 2 - Kumar 21-12 Fujihara

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: Silver Medal At Least Confirmed For India

Nitesh Kumar has assured India of a silver medal in the SL3 category of para-badminton. He defeated Japan's Daisuke Fujihara and entered the final where he is supposed to clash with Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the gold medal match.

Men’s Singles SL3 SF Live Update: When Is Gold Medal Match?

The gold medal match of the Para-badminton SL3 category between India's Nitesh Kumar and Great Britain's Gabriel Bethell will take place on Monday, 2nd September. The timings are yet to be confirmed but the match will not happen before 12:30 pm IST.

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: All-Indian Battle For Gold Medal Match

India's Suhas Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam are up against each other in the semifinal of the SL4 category of para-badminton at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The match will start shortly. In another all-Indian battle, Thulasimathi Murugesan will face Manisha Ramadass in the semifinal of the SU5 category of women's singles later tonight.

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant's Promise Of Podium Sweep!

Before the start of the Paris Paralympics, Sukant Kadam promised on podium sweep by Indian para shuttlers in the SL4 category. But Tarun Dhillon was unable to qualify for the semifinals and we have the other two shuttlers clashing for the gold medal match. One medal is confirmed for India but there is a chance that both Indians share the podium.

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Kadam Gets First Point

Sukant Kadam got the first point in Game 1 of the SL4 category in para-badminton semifinal. Suhas Yathiraj is trailing at the moment.

Game 1 - Sukant 1-0 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Doubles The Lead Against Suhas

Sukant Kadam doubled the lead in the first few minutes of the start of the match. Suhas Yathiraj is taken by the fierry start of Sukant Kadam.

Game 1 - Sukant 4-2 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Fights Back

IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj has shown some brilliant fightback and levelled the score after trailing by three points.

Game 1 - Sukant 7-7 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Takes Lead

Suhas Yathiraj has taken a two-point lead in Game 1. He left Sukant amused and is trying to make the gap bigger now.

Game 1: Sukant 11-10 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Joins From Behind

After losing his early lead and trailing in Game 1, Sukant Kadam made sure to level up with his compatriot.

Game 1: Sukant 14-14 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Kadam Takes Lead Now

With the help of back-to-back points, Sukant Kadam has now taken the lead in the match. He is leading with one point as Suhas fought back as we write.

Game 1: Sukant 16-17 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Takes Game 1

Suhas Yathiraj won Game 1 with a brilliant display in the ned. He got five consecutive points to win the first game comfortably.

Game 1: Sukant 17-21 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Takes Early Lead In Game 2

Sukant Kadam has taken an early lead in Game 2 of the semifinal clash against compatriot Suhas Yathiraj.

Game 2: Sukant 2-1 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Increases Lead

Suhas Yathiraj came from behind and got a big lead in Game 2 like what he did in the first game. He is leading by five points at the moment.

Game 2: Sukant 6-11 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Yathiraj Nearing Straight Games Win

Suhas Yathiraj is nearing a lop-sided victory after taking a big lead in Game 2. He took charge from the start and never let Sukant recover from the first Game loss.

Game 2: Sukant 9-17 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Sukant Fights Back

Sukant Kadam fought back and managed to get some points but Suhas is leading the match at the moment. He is just one point behind winning the match.

Game 2: Sukant 12-20 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 SF Live Update: Suhas Yathiraj Wins

Suhas Yathiraj won the all-Indian battle and went into the final of the SL4 category of para-badminton beating the compatriot Sukant Kadam 2-0.

Game 2: Sukant 12-21 Suhas

Men’s Singles SL4 Live Update: Suhas Enters Final, Sukant To Play Bronze Medal Match

Suhas Yathiraj of India will face France's Lucas Mazur in the gold medal match on Monday. Sukant Kadam, after losing the semifinal, will clash with Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in the bronze medal match on Monday.

That's All From Our Side!

Nitesh Kumar entered the final of the SL3 category and Suhas Yathiraj defeated his compatriot Sukant Kadam to enter the final of the SL4 category. That's all from our side. Goodnight and take care!