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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Game 1 - Kumar 5-4 Fujihara

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

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

Game 1 - Kumar 11-9 Fujihara

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

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

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

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

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

Game 2 - Kumar 16-4 Fujihara

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

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

Game 2 - Kumar 19-9 Fujihara

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Game 1 - Sukant 7-7 Suhas

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

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

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

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

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

Game 2: Sukant 2-1 Suhas

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

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

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

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

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.

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!