Quick Info
| Profession | Para-Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1993 |
| Age | 32 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, achieving a career milestone by reaching World No. 2 ranking in the Men's SL4 category. This victory reinforced his position among the world's elite para-badminton players and boosted his confidence for future international competitions.
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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/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Sukant9993 | |
| 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. |