Quick Info
| Profession | Para-Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Kautholi, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Sukant Kadam
2025
Sukant Kadam won gold at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 in the Men's Singles category, strengthening his status as one of the top players in the SL4 class. The result added another major international title to his career and followed his continued rise in world rankings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sukant Indukant Kadam |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra (2010-2015) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Indukant Kadam |
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| Mother | Shubhangi Kadam |
| Siblings | Brother - Srikant Indukant Kadam |
Career
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| International Debut | 2014 | ||||||
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| Handedness | Right | ||||||
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| Awards & Honours | Felicitated by Poona District Metropolitan Badminton Association (2024) |
Favourites
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| Film | Avengers: Endgame (2019) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Honda Amaze |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sukant9993/ | |
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| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sukant9993 |
| https://twitter.com/sukant9993 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At the age of 10, Sukant suffered a severe knee injury that led to permanent disability despite multiple surgeries. | |
| 2. He shifted focus to academics after the injury and avoided sports. | |
| 3. His passion for badminton ignited during college, inspired by Paralympian Girisha Nagarajegowda's performance at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. | |
| 4. Competing in the SL4 category due to one-sided mobility issues, he emphasizes mental training alongside physical practice. | |
| 5. Sukant faced significant health issues, including appendicitis diagnosed during a 2019 competition in Turkey, but initially avoided surgery. | |
| 6. In 2024, he will make his debut at the Paralympics in Paris. | |
| 7. He made his debut at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. | |
| 8. At the age of 10, Sukant suffered a severe knee injury while playing cricket that led to permanent disability despite multiple surgeries. | |
| 9. He joined the Nikhil Kanetkar Badminton Academy in Pune in July 2015 as an assistant coach, which provided financial stability while deepening his understanding of the sport. | |
| 10. He became World No. 2 in the Men's SL4 category within five years of starting his professional para-badminton career. |