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Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan Reach Semifinals, Secure Para Badminton Medal for India
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What Happened?
Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan defeated China's Yuemei Liu and Tongtong Li to reach the semifinals of the women's doubles SL3-SU5 at the Asian Para Games, ensuring India a medal for the second consecutive time.
Key points
- Joshi and Murugesan secured a 21-10, 21-17 victory over Liu and Li.
- The Indian pair previously won silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
- Both losing semifinalists are guaranteed bronze medals.
- Krishna Nagar reached the men's singles SH6 quarterfinals after defeating Indonesia's Subhan.
- Nitesh Kumar won his match in men's singles SL3 against Thailand's Natthapol Chamnanwet.
Key insights
- The success of Joshi and Murugesan may inspire future athletes in para sports.
- India's consistent performance in para badminton could lead to increased support for the sport.
- The medal assures India a place on the podium, enhancing the country's reputation in para sports.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights India's growing prowess in para badminton on an international stage.
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India Today
