Rising Stars Shine at the 86th Senior National badminton Championships
The 86th Senior National Badminton Championships concluded on tuesday,witnessing the crowning of two new champions: Karnataka’s M Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag. both players delivered extraordinary performances, securing their first senior national titles in the men’s and women’s singles categories respectively.
Raghu,who had already tasted success this year by winning the Egypt International,faced a tough challenge from former champion Mithun Manjunath.In a thrilling final that lasted nearly an hour, Raghu displayed remarkable resilience, saving three match points in the deciding game to clinch victory with a score of 14-21, 21-14, 24-22.
Devika Sihag capped off a remarkable season with her triumph.Her dominant performance saw her overcome the notable run of Shriyanshi Valishetty, winning the women’s singles final 21-15, 21-16. This victory adds to Devika’s already impressive list of achievements this year, which includes titles at the Swedish Open and Portugal International, along with finals appearances at the Estonian and dutch Internationals.The tournament also saw the emergence of new talent in the doubles categories. Junior National Champions Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat continued their winning streak, upsetting top seeds Naveen P and Lokesh V in a closely contested men’s doubles final. The final score of 12-21, 21-12, 19-21 highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of the match.
Ayush Agarwal and Shruti Mishra emerged victorious in the mixed doubles, defeating eighth seeds Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani G 21-17, 21-18. Simultaneously occurring, the second-seeded duo of arathi Sara Sunil and Varshini VS claimed the women’s doubles title after a hard-fought battle against eighth seeds Priya Devi Konjengbam and shruti Mishra, winning 21-18, 20-22, 21-17.
The men’s singles final provided a fitting climax to the championships. The all-Karnataka clash between Raghu and Mithun, a former champion, was a display of exceptional skill and determination. Mithun, who had won the title two years ago, started strong, taking the first game comfortably. However, Raghu fought back valiantly, leveling the score in the second game.
Raghu’s superior net play proved crucial in the decider.He clawed his way back from a 15-19 deficit to tie the game at 19-19. Despite Mithun earning three match points, Raghu’s composure and tenacity allowed him to convert his own opportunities and secure a memorable victory.
In the women’s singles final, Devika Sihag showcased her dominance from the outset. She controlled the tempo of the match, never allowing Shriyanshi Valishetty to gain a foothold, ultimately securing a pleasant straight-games victory.
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