Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav for securing the Bronze in the Men’s Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the Asian Para Games 2026, marking a historic first-ever medal for India in this category.
Shri Modi stated that this achievement on their debut is a special milestone for both athletes, and that their teamwork, perseverance, and dedication deserve appreciation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared:
“A historic Bronze for Indian Para Badminton!
Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav have secured India’s first-ever medal in the Men’s Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the Asian Para Games 2026. This achievement on their debut is a special milestone for both athletes. Their teamwork, perseverance and dedication deserve appreciation. Congratulations to them: PM @narendramodi”
A historic Bronze for Indian Para Badminton! Naveen Sivakumar and Surya Kant Yadav have secured India's first-ever medal in the Men's Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the Asian Para Games 2026. This achievement on their debut is a special milestone for both athletes. Their teamwork, perseverance and dedication deserve appreciation. Congratulations to them: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 22, 2026
