Pramod Bhagat
About
Born in Bihar, Pramod Bhagat, now a three-time world champion, was five years old when he developed a defect on his left leg due to Polio.
Fascinated by a badminton match that he witnessed at the age of 13, Bhagat didn't let his defective leg hinder his dreams. His hard work, determination and sheer resilience, has led him to be tagged as a medal prospect for the 2020 Paralympics.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
Pramod Bhagat is ranked the No.1 Para-Badminton player in the SL3 category.
He won 2 gold medals in the singles and mixed doubles events and 1 silver medal at the men’s doubles event of the IWAS
He also won gold and silver medals in singles and doubles events during the Australia Para-Badminton International Tournament 2018.
In 2019, Bhagat received the ‘Arjuna Award’ and the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award Odisha’.
Bhagat is also one of the rare shuttlers who can play equally well in both the singles as well as the doubles format of the sport.
Why Pramod Bhagat?
By playing a sport and receiving world wide recognition, Pramod Bhagat shines as a beacon of hope for those with polio or other deformities to dream big and do their best to achieve their goals.
Through his own life, Bhagat will be a true inspiration for athletes worldwide.
