BHUBANESWAR 21-Sep-2019
Odisha World Champion Pramod Bhagat settled for silver medals, both in singles and doubles events of the Thailand Para-Badminton International in Bangkok, which concluded today at Huamark Indoor Stadium in Bangkon, Thailand today.
Bhagat conceded the mens SL3 singles final match to compatriot and doubles partner Manoj Sarkar 9-11 in the first geme of the final match as he suffered due to a leg injury. In the doubles final, Bhagat and Sarkar went down fighting to Mongkhon Bunsun-Siripong Teamarrom (Thailand) in 1-2 games.
However, Bhagat further confirmed his qualification for Tokyo Olympics 2020 as the leader of the pack in the World Ranking with a total of 5530 points. He is far ahead of the second-placed Daniel Bethell of England who has 3410 points to his name.
