Para shuttler Sukant Kadam leapfrogs to World No. 2 spot

Indian para shuttler Sukant Kadam has achieved World No. 2 ranking in SL 4 category following his exploits in the international circuit in the last three months.

Kadam claimed gold medals at the Uganda Para International tournament, National Para Badminton Tournament and the recently concluded Spanish Para badminton International II.

“I am really excited on becoming World No. 2. I have trained really hard to reach here, but this is just the start of my journey. Right now, my focus is performing and giving my best. This is an important year and I wish I continue performing at this high level,” Kadam said.

The Indian defeated Germany’s Marcel Adam in straight sets in the Spanish Para badminton International II to clinch the gold.

In the rankings chart, Kadam is behind French Lucas Mazur, who is currently World No. 1 in the SL 4 category.