In a terrific start to the para badminton competition at the Paris Paralympics Games 2024, India’s Sukant Kadam secured a hard-fought win against Malaysia’s Mohammed Amin Burhanuddin in the men’s singles SL4 Group B match on Thursday, Augus 29.
The Kadam rallied after dropping the first game to win with scores of 17-21, 21-15, and 22-20 at the Paris Paralympics. He saved 4 match points to take 6 consecutive points from 16-20 down.
The match began with Burhanuddin, the fourth seed, taking an early lead by clinching the first game. However, Kadam, who has previously won a bronze medal at the World Championships, showcased remarkable resilience and determination. He fought back in the second game, levelling the match and setting the stage for a thrilling decider.