INDIAN Express’ Vijay Sant and The Hitavada’s Swaroopam Shrivastav toppled their respective top seeded opponents to claim top honours in the singles category of the 7th Badminton Tournament for Mediapersons which concluded at Subhedar Hall on Saturday.
In the men’s singles final, Sant rallied back brilliantly to beat Ashish Jain of Lokmat 18-21, 21-18, 21-10. With both Sant and Jain, known for their attacking game, match was a treat for the spectators. After losing the first game, Sant made a stunning comeback to pip Jain in the second game. The Indian Express shuttler then went on to secure the third game comfortably.
Swaroopam shocked top seed The Hitavada’s Tanveer Shaikh in straight games to lift women’s crown. Playing for the first time in the tournament Swaroopam dominated the proceedings right from the start. She won 21-11, 21-16.
It was double delight for Sant, who after bagging the men’s crown, went on to grab doubles title.
In a hard-fought doubles final, Sant alongwith Vivek Puradbhat overcame a stiff resistance from Suhas Nayse and Madhav Soman of Times of India to record a 21-16, 20-22, 21-17 win.
Manan Bondekar, Director, Gracelands was the chief guest of prize distribution function. Dr Dhananjay Welukar, Director, Department of Physical Education, RTM Nagpur University, Dr Yeshwant Patil, Co-ordinator PGTD Physical Education and Rakesh Kochar of Gurunanank Engineering College also graced the occasion. Dr Ram Thakur, President, SJAN made introductory remarks. Naresh Shelke, vice-president conducted the proceedings while treasurer Anupam Soni proposed a vote of thanks.
Other Results: Men’s singles (semis): Ashish Jain (Lokmat ) bt Suhas Nayse (ToI) 21-15, 21-7; Vijay Sant (Indian Express) bt Vivek Puradbhat (Indian Express) 21-7, 21-9. Men’s doubles (semi-final): Vijay Sant-Vivek Puradbhat (Indian Express) bt Anupam Soni-Hitesh Limbachia (The Hitavada) 21-8, 21-15. Women’s singles (semis): Tanveer Shaikh (The Hitavada) bt Riddhi Ghiya (The Hitavada) 21-12, 11-21, 22-20; Swaroopam Shrivastav (The Hitavada) bt Rakhi Chavan (Loksatta) 21-14, 20-22,
21-12.
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