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| Lokmat's Pankaj Najpande receiving winners trophy at the hands of Sameer Meghe (R). |
Stamping his supremacy, Lokmat’s Pankaj Najpande bagged double crown in the Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank Limited’s 5th Carrom Tournament for Media Employees organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) on Saturday.
The last day of the tournament witnessed some major upsets in both singles and doubles category. In the men's singles final, fourth seed Najpande stunned third seed Paritosh Pramanik of The Hitavada 21-5, 16-10 in straight two sets to claim the crown. Then in the doubles final, pairing with Chittaranjan Nagdevte, Najpande downed Tarun Bharat duo Datta Wazalwar-Sandip Gadge 22-0, 13-4.
Earlier in the singles semis, Pramanik quelled the challenge of top seed and his colleague Sudhir Delikar 9-4, 11-15, 7-6. Pankaj Najpande recorded easy 20-8, 6-1 victory over Umesh Mahadeokar.
In doubles, third seed duo Datta Wazalwar-Sandip Gadge surprised top seed pair Sudhir Delikar- Paritosh Pramanik 15-9, 12-2.
Pankaj Najpande-Chittaranjan Nagdevte overcame the challenge of Kartik Lokhande-Ramesh Marulkar (The Htavada) 13-0, 1-12, 16-0.
Chairman of Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank Limited Sameer Meghe was the chief guest of prize distribution function. Noted sports organiser Anil Ahirkar and former NMC Standing Committee chairman Sandeep Joshi were the guests of honour. Veteran organiser Sanjit Dakah and upcoming player Nayan Wankhede were honoured by SJAN on the occasion.
SJAN member Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. President Naresh Shelke mde introductory remarks while secrtary Kishor Bagde proposed a vote of thanks.
Results: Singles (semis): (S-3) Paritosh Pramanik (The Hitavada) bt (S-1) Sudhir Delikar (The Hitavada) 9-4, 11-15, 7-6; Pannkaj Najpande (Lokmat) bt Umesh Mahadeokar (Tarun Bharat) 20-8, 6-1.
Final: (S-4) Pankaj Najpande bt (S-3) Paritosh Pramanik 21-5, 16-10.
Doubles (semis): (S-3) Datta Wazalwar-Sandip Gadge (Tarun Bharat) bt (S-1) Sudhir Delikar- Paritosh Pramanik (The Hitavada) 15-9, 12-2; Pankaj Najpande-Chittaranjan Nagdevte (Lokmat) bt Kartik Lokhande-Ramesh Marulkar (The Htavada) 13-0, 1-12, 16-0.
Doubles final: Pankaj Najpande- Chittaranjan Nagdevte bt Datta Wazalwar-Sandip Gadge 22-0, 13-4.
(All pics SJAN/S Sudarshan)
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