Indian para-badminton star Thulasimathi Murugesan delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday, finishing the day with three medals, including a gold in women’s doubles.
The 24-year-old Paris Paralympics silver medallist teamed up with Manasi Joshi to capture the women’s doubles SL3-SU5 title. The Indian pair defeated China’s Yang Qiuxia and Xiao Zuxian in straight games, winning the final 21-16, 21-13 in a match that lasted just 28 minutes.
The victory gave India another gold medal at the continental sporting event and provided a memorable finish to Thulasimathi’s campaign for the day.
Before securing the doubles title, Thulasimathi had already won two silver medals in earlier events on Friday. Her gold-medal performance in the doubles final took her total for the day to three medals, highlighting her consistency across competitions.
Her partnership with Manasi Joshi proved decisive in the final, as the Indian duo maintained their advantage against their Chinese opponents to close out the match in straight games.
Thulasimathi’s achievement is another encouraging moment for India’s para-badminton contingent, which continues to compete against some of Asia’s leading players at the Games.
Her success also highlights the contribution of Indian para-athletes to the country’s medal campaign in Nagoya. Winning three medals in a single day, including a title against a Chinese pair, makes the performance a notable highlight of the competition.
With the women’s doubles gold added to her two silver medals, Thulasimathi ended Friday on a high note, delivering an impressive result for Indian badminton fans.
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