PANJIM: Aarush Pawaskar, Shane D’Souza, Saanvi Audi and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the All-Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, each securing double crowns in their respective categories.
The tournament organised by the Salcete Badminton Club in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, was powered by Vision Goa and served as a crucial selection event for the upcoming U-15 and U-17 Sub Junior Nationals in Haryana this September.
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The tournament held at the Manohar Parrikar Stadium, Navelim, also featured non-ranking events for the U-11 and U-13 age groups. These categories provided a platform for younger players to showcase their talents, with Avni Khyalia and Viraditya Pai Kane emerging as double crown winners in the non-ranking categories.
Aaryaa Metry and Saanvi Audi secured their second consecutive victory in the Girls U-15 doubles this season. Other notable achievements were Ritika Chelluri making a sweep of singles sub junior titles, Arnav Saraf and Shane D’Souza winning their third U-15 doubles tournament and Shane/Sanvi Audi winning the third successive title on the trot in U-15 mixed doubles.
The tournament additionally honoured the enduring efforts of Goan badminton veterans stalwarts, Dr Satish Kudchadkar and Filipe Barbosa, recognising their outstanding achievements and dedication to the sport.
The closing ceremony was graced by chief guest Anant Agni, headmaster and writer, who delivered an inspiring keynote address to the assembled athletes and guests. GBA President Manoj Patil, Secretary Praveen Shenoy, and key members of the Salcete Badminton Club, including President Siddharth Revanker, Secretary Santosh Lotlikar, and Sharmad Mahajan were also present.
Results: Ranking category – Boys singles U-15: Aarush Pawaskar (1) bt Shane D’Souza 21-12, 18-21, 21-6. Girls: Ritika Chelluri (1) bt Dimple Revankar 21-12, 21-10.
Boys doubles U-15: Arnav Saraf and Shane D’Souza (2) bt Linesh Virnodkar and Sparsh Kolwalkar 21-16, 21-12. Girls: Aaryaa Metry and Saanvi Audi (3) bt Anaya Kamat and Astrid Dias 21-11, 21-18.
Mixed doubles U-15: Shane D’Souza and Saanvi Audi (3) bt Sparsh Kolwalkar and Aaryaa Metry 21-11, 21-14. Boys singles U-17: Aarush Pawaskar bt Advait Balakrishnan (1) 21-15, 21-23, 21-8. Girls: Ritika Chelluri (1) bt Aarohi Coutoncar 19-21, 21-11, 21-15.
Boys doubles U-17: Advait Balakrishnan and Owais Tahasildar bt Rutav Kanabar and Soham Naik (2) 17-21, 21-17, 21-16. Girls: Shivanjali Thite and Sufiya Shaikh (2) bt Aarohi Coutoncar and Dimple Revankar 21-10, 21-13.
Non-ranking: Boys Singles U-11: Krithik Reddy S (1) bt Ayansh Sanke 15-7, 13-15, 15-8. Girls: Amaira Dhumatker (1) bt Kanika S Pai Vernekar 15-5, 15-12.
Boys doubles U-11: Ayansh Sanke and Mihir Chafadkar bt Aarav Rupesh Shirodkar and Viaan Redkar 15-4, 15-6.
Boys singles U-13: Viraditya Pai Kane (1) bt Aaryan Gopal Karpe 21-13, 21-14. Girls: Avni Khyalia (1) bt Pragya Audi 19-21, 21-10, 21-3. Boys doubles U-13: Ateendra Gaonkar and Viraditya Pai Kane (4) bt Aanav Kolvalkar and Devarsh Kotkar 21-6, 21-7. Girls: Avni Khyalia and Palak Ramnathkar (2) bt Amaira Dhumatker and Ashbah Tahasildar 21-15, 21-5.
