Para shuttlers Sukant, Pramod look for winning start

India’s para badminton team kicks off its 2026 season at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International in Cairo. Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam will compete in men’s singles and doubles, using the tournament to build form and momentum for the year

Hyderabad: India’s para badminton campaign begins its 2026 international season at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International 2026 in Cairo – Egypt from Wednesday, the first tournament of the year on the global para badminton circuit.

The Egypt International provides an important early season opportunity for Indian shuttlers to regain match sharpness, assess form, and set the competitive tone for the year ahead.

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Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam will represent India at the tournament, competing in men’s singles and men’s doubles in their respective categories SL3 and SL4 With strong international participation expected, the event offers valuable exposure and competitive intensity at the start of the new season.

The tournament marks the beginning of a crucial year 2026 as athletes focus on their consistency, performance, and building momentum across the international calendar.

Talking about the same, Pramod Bhagat,”Starting the year with an international tournament like Egypt is very important for building rhythm. The focus is on staying disciplined, trusting the preparation, and taking each match as it comes. It’s about setting the right tone for the rest of the season. Which I am preparing myself for”

Sukant Kadam added “This new season always brings fresh motivation and goals for 2026. Early tournaments are important to understand where we stand and to work on the areas that need improvement. My focus is on staying consistent and pushing our performance level higher.”