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KUMAR NITESH

SL3 | Para-badminton

“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”

AGE

29 Y

MEDALS

2024

01

YEARS

2024

2022

BIOGRAPHY

Kumar Nitesh (Men’s Singles SL3 and Mixed Doubles SL3-SUs) is an Indian para-badminton player who has made significant strides in the sport. Competing in the SL3 category, he has won multiple medals, including silver and bronze at the World Championships.

Sports

PARA-BADMINTON

Date of Birth

30 DECEMBER 1994

Age

29 YEAR OLD

Nationality​

India

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"Coach Gaurav Khanna Reflects on Nitesh Kumar's Heroics"

Coach Gaurav Khanna shares his thoughts on the crucial role Nitesh Kumar played in this Paralympics.

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“Inspirational Story of a Para-Badminton Champion”

This video provides an overview of Nitesh’s journey in para-badminton, from his early challenges to becoming a world-class athlete.

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"Kumar Nitesh's Winning Smash"

Relive the moment when Kumar Nitesh secured his victory at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2023 with a powerful and precise smash.

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"Nitesh shares overwhelming emotions of the moment."

The moment that truly gave him goosebumps was hearing the Indian National Anthem play as he stood victorious on the podium.

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News and Articles

“Nitesh Kumar wins India’s second gold in Paris”

Nitesh Kumar clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Singles SL3 badminton event after defeating England’s Daniel Bethell at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
September 02, 2024 • Hardik Saini

"Kumar Nitesh Secures Bronze at 2024 World Championships"

Kumar Nitesh won bronze in the men’s singles SL3 category at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.
August 2024 • Hardik Saini

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Records

gold in the Men's Singles SL3 badminton in Paris

Paris 2024 Paralympics

September 02, 2024

Nitesh Kumar clinched gold medal in the Men’s Singles SL3 badminton event after defeating England’s Daniel Bethell at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Monday

bronze medal in the men's singles SL3 category in 2024

World Championships 2024

August 2024

At the 2024 World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, Nitesh won a bronze medal in the men’s singles SL3 category.

gold medal at the Brazil Para-Badminton International

Brazil Para-Badminton International 2022

April 2022

Kumar Nitesh triumphed at the Brazil Para-Badminton International, winning the gold, defeating Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in a close match​.

silver medal in men's singles SL3

Spanish Para-Badminton International

March 2022

At the Spanish Para-Badminton International, Kumar Nitesh claimed silver medal in men’s singles SL3, narrowly missing the gold in a hard-fought final.​

PCI

The Paralympic Committee of India is the apex governing body dedicated to promoting and developing Para Sport in the country. The Paralympic Committee of India spearheads the Paralympic Movement, organizes the Paralympic Games, and supports its members, empowering Para athletes to achieve excellence through dedicated training and opportunities.

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