Pramod Bhagat Crowned King Of Para Badminton; Wins Sixth World Championship Gold

Record-Breaking Triumph

Bhagat’s latest title surpasses the five World Championship golds of legendary Lin Dan, marking a new era in men’s singles para badminton.

• Bhagat’s World Championship Men’s Singles Gold Medal victories: 2009, 2015, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2026

“Winning my sixth World Championship gold and fourth consecutive title is an emotional moment. Lin Dan has always been my idol, and to surpass his record is truly special,” said Bhagat.

Doubles Glory and Indian Domination

Partnering with Sukant Kadam, Bhagat claimed a Men’s Doubles SL3–SL4 gold medal, defeating Indian duo Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar 21–19, 21–16 in the final.

Every medal represents years of hard work, sacrifice, and belief. To continue making history for India and raise the bar higher motivates me even more.

– Pramod Bhagat

Kadam added to India’s medal tally with a Men’s Singles bronze, while Krishna Nagar secured doubles medals in Men’s Singles SH6 and Mixed Doubles.

India’s Historic Para Badminton Showing

• India’s medal haul included several firsts and a record tenth doubles podium at the championships.
• Prem Kumar Ale and Alphia James snagged India’s first Wheelchair category medal at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships.

Indian Women’s Success

Indian women also made waves, thanks to Manasi Joshi, Thulasimathi Murugesan, Manisha Ramdass, Nithya Sre, and more, taking home multiple medals.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Bahrain concluded with India’s para-badminton contingent making a historic impact on the global stage. With records broken and medals aplenty, the nation looks forward to maintaining this momentum heading into the Paralympics.