PANJIM: Anura Prabhu Desai became the first Goan to be selected in the India team which will participate in the Uber Cup Badminton Championship which will be held in Thailand.
Speaking at a press conference, India No 1, Anura revealed that her main aim is to make it to the Asian championship and said, “Presently, I want to concentrate on International tournaments to improve my World Ranking. My immediate aim is to get into the top 100 and then the top 50.”
“I will be participating in the US Open Badminton but will be unable to participate in the All India Ranking in Bangalore which is a selection tournament for the Asian Badminton championships in Jakarta, since these two tournaments clash,” she added.
“However, I will try my level best to perform well at the All India Badminton Ranking in Hyderabad, which is another Selection tournament for the Asian championships,” Anura explained.
