
Toledo (Spain), March 29 Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat won one gold and two silver medals, leading India's impressive performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 1 here.
Bhagat's campaign was highlighted by a gold medal finish in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category, where he partnered Manisha Ramdass.
The Indian duo displayed excellent chemistry and resilience as they defeated their compatriots Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan 21-15 24-22 in 30 minutes.
In the men's singles SL3 final, Bhagat put up a determined fight but settled for silver after losing to fellow Indian Nitesh Kumar 10-21 17-21.
Bhagat also won a second silver in the men's doubles SL3-SU5 event alongside Sukant Kadam.
The pair fought valiantly against the Indian combination of Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav.
After losing the first set 16-21, Bhagat and Kadam bounced back to win the second 21-12, but eventually fell short in the deciding set 15-21, securing silver.
India's campaign in the event was marked by multiple podium finishes across categories.
Nitesh Kumar secured gold in men's singles SL3, while Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched gold in women's doubles SL3-SU5.
Thulasimathi also secured gold in women's singles SU5, with Manisha finishing with silver in the same category.