"VAN" (Om Parkash Mundra - Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - 22.10.2026) :: India’s Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Korea’s Lee Seunghu and book his place in the Men’s Singles SL3 final at the Asian Para Games 2026. After dropping the opening game 16-21, Pramod fought back in the second, building a 13-6 lead before the Korean rallied to level the score at 16-all. Displaying tremendous composure, the Indian held his nerve to close out the game and level the match. The decider saw Pramod trail 0-7 early, but he steadily clawed his way back before sealing the game 21-17 to complete a memorable victory. The gruelling encounter lasted 2 hours and 9 minutes, with the longest rally stretching to an incredible 356 shots, underlining the extraordinary endurance and determination of both players. Pramod will now face compatriot Nitesh Kumar in an all-Indian final, guaranteeing India the gold and silver medals in the Men’s Singles SL3 event.
On Thu, Oct 22, 2026