Indian Para Badminton Duo Advances to Asian Para Games Semis

Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan progressed to the semifinals of the women's doubles SL3-SU5 event at the Asian Para Games, guaranteeing India a podium finish in the sport for the second consecutive edition of the Games.

The Indian pair's advancement through the quarterfinals strengthens India's medal haul in para badminton, a sport in which the nation has emerged as a competitive force at Asian level. Their semifinal appearance keeps alive prospects of adding to India's overall medal count at the Games.

The SL3-SU5 category brings together players with different classifications of lower limb and standing impairment, making doubles coordination and tactical awareness crucial elements of competition. Joshi and Murugesan's progression suggests they have effectively managed these challenges against regional opposition.

India's para badminton contingent has been among the country's strong performing units at the Asian Para Games. The continued success of athletes like Joshi and Murugesan reflects the growing development of the sport at the grassroots and competitive levels within the country.

Photo: Thulasimathi Murugesan of India in the SU5 women's singles final at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, September 2024. Wikisquack via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).