Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Yathiraj dominates Hikmat Ramdani in the first game

After a disappointing start in the mixed doubles, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj made a stunning comeback in the singles event. He secured a dominating win against Hikmat Ramdani of Indonesia with an impressive 21-7, 21-5 score in the men's singles SL4 group play stage. The reigning World Champion and World No. 1 para-shuttler in the men’s singles SL4 category, Suhas Yathiraj kicked off his Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign in style with a commanding victory over Indonesia's Hikmat Ramdani on Thursday, August 29. The Indian Paralympics team is training harder than ever to put on their best-ever performance following the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics success. The India Paralympics contingent has kickstarted with action starting in badminton, archery and table tennis.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Yathiraj dominates Hikmat Ramdani in the first game

The reigning World Champion and World No. 1 para-shuttler in the men’s singles SL4 category, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj secured a dominating win against Hikmat Ramdani of Indonesia with an impressive 21-7, 21-5 score in the men's singles SL4 group play stage. After a disappointing start in the mixed doubles, Suhas kicked off his Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign in style with a commanding victory over Indonesia's Hikmat Ramdani on Thursday, August 29.

🔥 Dominating Performance by Suhas L.Y.! 🔥

He secures a decisive win against Hikmat Ramdani of Indonesia with an impressive 21-7, 21-5 victory in the Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage. 🇮🇳💪#Cheer4Bharat #MachaDhoom #ParaBadminton #Paris2024 #Paralympics2024 @BAI_Media… pic.twitter.com/g4NNQXUoBJ

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 29, 2024

Yathiraj, who also won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, showcased his top-seed prowess by defeating Ramdani in straight sets, 21-7, 21-5. The match was a one-sided affair, with Yathiraj dominating from start to finish. This dominating win marks a strong start for Yathiraj as he looks to add another Paralympic medal to his impressive collection. His performance today sets a high standard as he progresses through the group stage of the men’s singles SL4 competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Suhas Yathiraj won his first match comfortably against Ramdani 🇮🇩 7-21, 5-21 in straight sets

WELL DONE @suhas_ly Sir .....!! 🇮🇳♥️ pic.twitter.com/2guY8VBm7B

— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) August 29, 2024