Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 20 -- The current Asian and Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat confirmed himself another medal in the para-badminton event at the ongoing Asian Para Games, defeating Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the quarterfinal on Tuesday, sealing a place in the semifinal and also a medal.

Pramod, India's flag-bearer at the event, beat Daisuke in the men's singles SL3 quarterfinal by 21-12, 21-10 (2-0). Earlier, in para badminton, India's mixed SL3-SU5 pair of Pramod and Manisha Ramdass assured themselves of a medal by advancing to the semifinals. The duo defeated their Thai duo of Srinavakul Chanida and Teamarrom Siripong 21-15, 21-14 in straight games in just 25 minutes in the quarterfinals.

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