Nitesh Kumar Wins Historic Gold at Paris Paralympics
The IIT graduate overcame past defeats and a challenging final to secure India's first badminton gold in Paris.
- Nitesh Kumar defeated Daniel Bethell in a thrilling SL3 men's singles final.
- The match concluded with a tight 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 scoreline.
- Kumar's victory marks his first major singles gold medal.
- He became the second Indian to win gold at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
- Kumar balanced his academic pursuits at IIT with his para-badminton career.