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Umesh Vikram Kumar wins BWF Peru Para-Badminton 2026 title
Umesh Vikram Kumar, 33, won the gold medal at the BWF Peru Para-Badminton championship in Lima on August 12, 2026, reports Times Now. He defeated fellow Indian Vijender in a final that…
The Story in Brief
Umesh Vikram Kumar, 33, won the gold medal at the BWF Peru Para-Badminton championship in Lima on August 12, 2026, reports Times Now. He defeated fellow Indian Vijender in a final that stretched to three sets and lasted 90 minutes. Umesh won the first set 21-16, lost the second 22-24, and clinched the decider 21-15. Earlier, he received a bye in the quarterfinals and beat India's Dinesh Rajaiah in the semi-finals.
A polio survivor from Pupri village in Bihar, Umesh started as a high jumper before switching to badminton after an injury in 2011. He was world number one in Men's Singles SL3 for three weeks in September 2025 and has won over 23 international medals. He has worked at Tata Steel since 2018.
The Indian Opinion
Para-athletes like Umesh deserve more live TV coverage and corporate sponsorship, not just a pat on the back during Olympic years. The story often leans on the 'inspiration' angle while ignoring the years of unpaid training and travel. Umesh has been a Tata Steel employee since 2018; watch if more businesses offer steady jobs to para-shuttlers, or if he remains a lone example.
Source: timesnownews.com
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