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
03/09/2025
Sukant Kadam climbed to World No. 1 in the SL4 category for the first time in his career. The ranking milestone followed a series of strong 2025 results, including his gold medal at the Spanish Para Badminton International and a silver at the British and Irish event.
27/07/2025
Sukant Kadam reached the final at the British and Irish Para Badminton International 2025 and finished with the silver medal. He had beaten fellow Indian Naveen Sivakumar in the semifinal before losing to France’s Paralympic champion Lucas Mazur in the title match.
10/03/2025
Sukant Kadam won gold in the men’s SL4 singles event at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025. He defeated fellow Indian Tarun in the final, and the result helped strengthen his standing among the world’s leading para-badminton players.
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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
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. |