Tokyo Paralympics - From Avani Lekhara to Krishna Nagar: A look at India's gold medalists

<p>Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar clinched a gold medal for India on the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. The 22-year-old won the gold in the men's singles SH6 category on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is India's fifth gold medal in the coveted tournament ad now has taken their medal tally to 19. It is also the country's 2nd gold medal in badminton at the Paralympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fifth gold medal is India's new best going past their previous-best tally of 4 medals.&nbsp;Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in an intense clash that ended in 21-17, 16-21, 21-17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and congratulated the young shuttler. He wrote: "Happy to see our Badminton players excel at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The outstanding feat of @Krishnanagar99 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold Medal. Wishing him the very best for his endeavours ahead."</p>

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<p>Earlier, India's ace para-shuttler Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj scripted history as he became the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. The 38-year-old clinched a silver medal in the final of the men's singles badminton SL4 event at the ongoing Tokyo Games after losing to Lucas Mazur of France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pramod Bhagat won India their first gold in badminton at the Paralympics.</p>


Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar clinched a gold medal for India on the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. The 22-year-old won the gold in the men's singles SH6 category on Sunday.

Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar clinched a gold medal for India on the closing day of the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. The 22-year-old won the gold in the men's singles SH6 category on Sunday. ALSO READ: Tokyo Paralympics: Suhas Yathiraj clinches silver in men's singles badminton SL4 event This is India's fifth gold medal in the coveted tournament ad now has taken their medal tally to 19. It is also the country's 2nd gold medal in badminton at the Paralympics. The fifth gold medal is India's new best going past their previous-best tally of 4 medals. Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in an intense clash that ended in 21-17, 16-21, 21-17. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and congratulated the young shuttler. He wrote: "Happy to see our Badminton players excel at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The outstanding feat of @Krishnanagar99 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold Medal. Wishing him the very best for his endeavours ahead." Happy to see our Badminton players excel at the Tokyo #Paralympics. The outstanding feat of @Krishnanagar99 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian. Congratulations to him for winning the Gold Medal. Wishing him the very best for his endeavours ahead. #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/oVs2BPcsT1 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021 × Earlier, India's ace para-shuttler Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj scripted history as he became the first-ever IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics. The 38-year-old clinched a silver medal in the final of the men's singles badminton SL4 event at the ongoing Tokyo Games after losing to Lucas Mazur of France. Pramod Bhagat won India their first gold in badminton at the Paralympics.

Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar wins gold for India in men's singles SH6 category

<p>Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5)&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krishna Nagar, the world No. 2 para shuttler, defeated Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the medal, Nagar said, "Olympics or Paralympic medal is a huge thing. We committed that we will win 5-6 medals and we have won 4 medals. One or two performances was little up and down but we will improve on that front in upcoming events."</p>

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<p>"Competing is a big achievement in Paralympics and we won a medal in the first edition itself. We are blessed, it is a great achievement."</p>

<p>Krishna Nagar entered the Yoyogi National Stadium being favourite for the title having not dropped a single game heading into the gold medal match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the gold-medal match was not easy as the opponent put up a valiant fight, but it was Krishna who emerged as the winner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, Nagar said: "My mindset was that I have to be positive... I didn't make many errors during the match but in the second game, when there were some negatives, I was under pressure when things got away a bit.</p>

<p>"For drift, I lost the second game, I was not able to play to my strength. But in the third game, there were ups and downs but I managed it well in the end."</p>

<p>Asked about his future plans, Suhas said: "I just want to live this moment and don't want to think about anything. It is a rare moment to get a Paralympic medal and I truly believe if the universe has given me so much, rest will also be good."</p>


Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5) Krishna Nagar, the world No.

Indian shuttler Krishna Nagar is feeling "blessed" after the "great achievement" of winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 on Sunday (September 5) Krishna Nagar, the world No. 2 para shuttler, defeated Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final. After winning the medal, Nagar said, "Olympics or Paralympic medal is a huge thing. We committed that we will win 5-6 medals and we have won 4 medals. One or two performances was little up and down but we will improve on that front in upcoming events." ALSO READ | From Neeraj Chopra to Krishna Nagar: Olympic and Paralympic 'gold diggers' make India happy G O L D🥇 Krishna has aced and achieved the 1st Gold for India in the MS SH6 event at #Paralympics! Such a wonderful gift to your mentor Gaurav Khanna on this National Teachers Day. India 🇮🇳 is overjoyed!#Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/XIu52ay7CO — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 5, 2021 × ALSO READ | From Mirabai Chanu to Avani Lekhara: 5 women Olympians who have made a lasting impact with glittering performances "Competing is a big achievement in Paralympics and we won a medal in the first edition itself. We are blessed, it is a great achievement." Krishna Nagar entered the Yoyogi National Stadium being favourite for the title having not dropped a single game heading into the gold medal match. However, the gold-medal match was not easy as the opponent put up a valiant fight, but it was Krishna who emerged as the winner. 🇮🇳 at Tokyo #Paralympics ✅ Highest Haul of 1️⃣9️⃣🏅 ✅ Ranked 2️⃣4️⃣th Highest overall ranking ✅ 1️⃣ New 🌏 Record Set & 1️⃣ equalled ✅ 2️⃣ New Paralympics Records Set ✅ 2️⃣ New Asian Records Set ✅ 1st ever 2️⃣🥇in Shooting ✅ 1st ever🥈in Table Tennis ✅ 1st ever🥉in Archery 1/3 pic.twitter.com/fhQT3zCT7U — SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 5, 2021 × Talking about the match, Nagar said: "My mindset was that I have to be positive... I didn't make many errors during the match but in the second game, when there were some negatives, I was under pressure when things got away a bit. "For drift, I lost the second game, I was not able to play to my strength. But in the third game, there were ups and downs but I managed it well in the end." Asked about his future plans, Suhas said: "I just want to live this moment and don't want to think about anything. It is a rare moment to get a Paralympic medal and I truly believe if the universe has given me so much, rest will also be good."

Tokyo Paralympics: 'I just want to live this moment,' says Krishna Nagar after winning gold medal