Harshit Mahimkar and Prisha Shah dominated the Maharashtra State Open Badminton Tournament 2024, clinching both the men’s and women’s singles titles along with the U-17 boys’ and girls’ singles crowns. Held at the Willingdon Sports Club, the tournament saw these two shuttlers showcase exceptional skills, bringing back memories of previous triumphs in the Maharashtra badminton circuit while setting a high bar for future competitors.
Mahimkar’s Impressive Double Victory
Harshit Mahimkar, unseeded in the men’s singles, pulled off a remarkable 21-12, 21-17 victory over fourth-seeded Soham Pathak to win the men’s singles title. His composure and tactical play were evident as he also claimed the U-17 boys’ singles title, defeating top-seeded Tanay Mehendale with a dominant 21-7, 21-13 scoreline.
Prisha Shah’s Stellar Performance
Prisha Shah, who has been a consistent performer in the junior badminton circuit, continued her excellent form by clinching the women’s singles title with a 21-18, 21-10 win over Devanshi Shinde. She followed it up with a comfortable 21-16, 21-16 victory in the girls’ U-17 final against Khushi Pahwa, marking her second title of the tournament.
Key Results & Achievements
Boys’ U-11 singles: Alfy Mekkadath defeated Arham Bhandari 21-11, 20-22, 21-18
Girls’ U-11 singles: Priya Amburle triumphed over Samikshaa Misra 21-14, 16-21, 21-13
Boys’ U-13 singles: Shlok Goyal bested Ruhaan Bhatia 21-13, 21-16
Girls’ U-13 singles: Anvisha Ghorpade defeated Iman Motorwala 14-21, 21-12, 21-13
Boys’ U-17 doubles: Nidhish More/Tanay Mehendale beat Ishan Salvi/Sumit Made 21-15, 20-22, 21-8
Girls’ U-17 doubles: Ananya Rane/Jashvi Bhatt won against Arya Phalane/Enaya Golecha 21-9, 21-19
Men’s doubles: Nidhish More/Soham Phatak overcome Arjun Suresh/Siddhesh Raut 25-23, 14-21, 21-13
Women’s doubles: Samia Shah/Shivani Herlekar defeated Alka Karayil/Vedika Kulkarni 18-21, 21-18, 21-19
Summery of the news
| Why in News | Key Points | Static Information |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Open Badminton Tournament 2024 | Harshit Mahimkar and Prisha Shah won double titles (Men’s Singles, U-17 Boys’ Singles, Women’s Singles, U-17 Girls’ Singles). | Tournament held at Willingdon Sports Club, Mumbai. |
| Harshit Mahimkar’s Performance | Harshit defeated Soham Pathak (21-12, 21-17) in Men’s Singles final and Tanay Mehendale (21-7, 21-13) in Boys’ U-17 final. | Maharashtra State (Maharashtra Badminton Association). |
| Prisha Shah’s Performance | Prisha defeated Devanshi Shinde (21-18, 21-10) in Women’s Singles and Khushi Pahwa (21-16, 21-16) in Girls’ U-17 Singles final. | Maharashtra (Greater Mumbai Badminton Association). |
| Other Key Winners | Boys’ U-13 Singles: Shlok Goyal, Boys’ U-15 Singles: Praful Patel, Boys’ U-17 Doubles: Nidhish More/Tanay Mehendale, Women’s Doubles: Samia Shah/Shivani Herlekar. | N/A |
| Tournament Organizers | Tournament organized by Court Champions 24 in association with GMBA and MBA. | GMBA: Greater Mumbai Badminton Association. |
| Tournament Date and Location | Tournament held in 2024, at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai. | Mumbai (Capital of Maharashtra). |
| Other Title Winners | Girls’ U-17 Doubles: Ananya Rane/Jashvi Bhatt, Boys’ U-11 Singles: Alfy Mekkadath. | Maharashtra (Host State). |
