PONDA: Shaheen C K, Sufiya Shaikh, Avni Khyalia and Amaira Dhumatker each achieved the remarkable feat of winning double crowns all-Goa Mini & Sub-Junior Major Ranking Badminton Tournament 2024, organised by Ponda Badminton Club and Margao Shuttlers Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, at the badminton sports arena, Ponda.
In an electrifying boys singles U-11 final, Michael Mare displayed finesse and power to defeat Pratik Borkar 15-8, 15-7, while Amaira Dhumatker asserted her domination in the girls singles U-11 by overcoming Kanika Pai Vernekar 15-10, 15-5. The boys doubles U-11 was a nail-biter, with Pratik Borkar and Varun Sahakari staging a remarkable comeback to edge out Ayansh Sanke and Krithik Reddy Sripathi 8-15, 15-11, 15-13. Amaira Dhumatker, along with partner Ashbah Tahasildar, continued her winning streak by triumphing over Aditi Dhargalkar and Komal Kothari 15-11, 15-11 in the girls doubles U-11.
In the boys singles U-13, Mohammed Umar outplayed Michael Mare with a convincing 21-13, 21-13 victory. Avni Khyalia secured the girls singles U-13 title by defeating Niharika Parwar 21-17, 21-15. Mohammed Umar and Viraditya Pai Kane claimed the boys doubles U-13 crown, overcoming Samarth Sakhalkar and Vishwa Parab 21-10, 21-11. Avni Khyalia, paired with Palak Ramnathkar, triumphed in the girls doubles U-13, defeating Astha Poudel and Pragya Audi 21-16, 24-22.
Advait Balakrishnan displayed exceptional skill to claim the boys singles U-17 title, defeating Sanquelim shuttler Soham Naik 21-14, 21-19. Ritika Chelluri’s determination was on full display as she triumphed over Aarohi Coutoncar 21-16, 21-14 in the girls singles U-17. The boys doubles U-17 final was a gripping contest, with Rutav Kanabar and Shaheen C K edging out Aarush Pawaskar and Soham Naik 21-16, 14-21, 21-16. Shivanjali Thite and Sufiya Shaikh dominated the girls doubles U-17, securing a commanding victory over Isha Borkar and Jewel Abranches 21-5, 21-12. In the mixed doubles U-17, Shaheen C K and Sufiya Shaikh showcased remarkable teamwork to defeat Advait Balakrishnan and Ritika Chelluri in a thrilling 21-19, 15-21, 21-18 match.