Nitesh Kumar Secures Gold at Paris Paralympics, Parents Emotional

Nitesh Kumar wins gold in the men's singles SL3 category at Paris Paralympics, defeating Daniel Bethell. His parents were emotional during a congratulatory call. Nitesh's triumph raises India's medal tally, and he reflects proudly on the achievement as the Indian national anthem played.

In an emotional climax at the Paris Paralympics, shuttler Nitesh Kumar secured a gold medal in the men's singles SL3 category, enhancing India's medal tally. The sportsman revealed his parents were moved to tears during a phone call following his victory.

Nitesh, who found his enthusiasm for badminton at IIT-Mandi, remarkably defeated Great Britain's second-seeded Daniel Bethell with a nail-biting 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 score. Post-match, he expressed pride as the Indian national anthem played and the flag was hoisted on the podium.

Emerging victorious after defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the semifinals, Nitesh's final win was marked by intense rallies and strategic prowess. His decisive point came when Daniel's return landed outside the court, leading to jubilant celebrations and a heartfelt exchange of jerseys with his opponent.

(With inputs from agencies.)