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Tokyo Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat has urged the Badminton Association of India, the Sports Authority of India, and other authorities to take action against former badminton coach Gaurav Khanna for publicly predicting India's medal tally before the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Khanna predicted India would win 16 medals, including two gold, six silver and eight bronze, a forecast he later deleted; India matched the total but won three gold, five silver and eight bronze. Bhagat called the prediction unethical and unprofessional, saying it placed athletes under pressure and questioned the impartiality expected of a former head coach. He emphasized that such public forecasts, especially involving matches between Indian athletes, undermine fairness and established norms in the sport. Players have filed a complaint with the Sports Ministry, SAI, and BAI, seeking a formal inquiry and disciplinary action.
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