Nugroho and Imran win Asian Para Games badminton gold
The Indonesian pair beat South Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan and Cho Nadan 25-23, 21-8 in the men’s SL3-SU5 doubles.
Indonesia’s Suryo Nugroho and Muh Al Imran claimed the men’s SL3-SU5 para badminton doubles gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 23 October, defeating South Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan and Cho Nadan. The 40-minute contest took place at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi.
The Indonesians took an early lead in the opening game, but Shin and Cho fought back to draw level at 20-20. The pairs continued trading points before Nugroho and Imran edged the game 25-23.
The second game was more one-sided. Nugroho and Imran maintained a wide advantage and closed it out 21-8, completing the victory without needing a deciding game.
Their win brought Indonesia’s para badminton haul to three golds and two silvers. Indonesia stood eighth in the overall medal table, with its athletes still due to compete in sports including para archery and boccia on 24 October, the final day of the Games.
