Dubai Para Badminton International 2025: Odisha players win 2 bronze medals

Odisha continues to shine on the global para sports stage as its athletes brought home two bronze medals from the prestigious Dubai Para Badminton International Level 2 Tournament 2025, held from May 6 to May 11, 2025, in Dubai, UAE.

Odisha’s para shuttlers showcased resilience, talent, and international-level competitiveness, bringing pride to the state.

Medal Winners:

1. Deep Ranjan Bisoyee (India) partnering with Oksana Kozyna (Ukraine)

Event: Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 – Bronze Medal

The Indo-Ukrainian pair advanced to the semifinals after a strong win over Muhammad Hashraf Muazzam and Binti Mat Lawani of Indonesia. Despite a valiant effort, they were defeated by India’s Chirag Baretha and Mandeep Kaur with scores of 21-10, 21-05, securing a bronze medal for their campaign.

2. Subhrajeet Maharana (India) partnering with Bittu Kumar (India)

Event: Men’s Doubles SL3-SL4 – Bronze Medal

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The duo displayed excellent coordination, defeating Mustafa Tugra Nur and Fuat Suraklu of Turkey with scores of 21-17, 21-16 to reach the semifinals. They were narrowly edged out by Korea’s Joo Dong Jae and Shin Khung Huan, falling 21-17, 21-11, and earned the bronze.

These outstanding performances reflect the dedication, hard work, and consistent support received by the athletes.