JAIPUR: The national para badminton coach Gaurav Khanna is delighted and said that the performance of India's shuttlers at the Paralympics 2020 has made him even more happier than the day when he had received the Dronacharya Award in 2020.
"The feeling today is surreal. Did not experience such happiness even when I won the Dronacharya Award. Ending our campaign on a high note on Teacher's Day is the best gift I could ask for. I am proud of all of them," the national coach said.
India shuttlers won four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze. Krishna Nagar and Pramod Bhagat won gold while Suhas Yathiraj bagged a silver and Manoj Sarkar settled for bronze.
Khanna though said that his expectations were higher.
"My expectations were even higher. I feel Tarun Dhillon and Palak Kohli could have done better. Suhas was in a dominant position to win a gold for us, but had to settle for a silver. The badminton contingent was very well prepared and that is why I was hoping for more. Having said that, I am happy with the performance and we will all strive to do even better the next time," he said.
