PANJIM: Goa’s Tanisha Crasto won twin titles at the All-India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament which came to a thrilling conclusion at Bahadurgarh Stadium in Haryana, on Tuesday.
The event saw some of the best players from across the country competing in various categories, with Tanisha emerging as the star of the event.
Tanisha showcased her exceptional skills by winning both the women’s doubles and mixed doubles titles with straight sets wins. She teamed up with Ashwini Ponappa in the women’s and Sai Pratheek K. in mixed doubles.
Tanisha who partnered Ashwini Ponappa defeated Radhika Sharma and Tanvi Sharma 21-13, 21-14. In the mixed doubles finals, Tanisha and Sai Pratheek beat Hariharan Amsakarunan and Varshini 21-19, 21-13.
Earlier, Goa’s Anura Prabhudesai along with Riya Mookerjee bowed out in the quarters, going down 18-21, 21-18, 17-21 to Radhika Sharma and Tanvi Sharma in a nail-biting match.
The Goa Badminton Association congratulated Tanisha on her feat. “Tanisha has bounced back strongly. The upcoming Asian Games and Sudirman Cup are huge events in badminton, and these wins for Tanisha and her partners will be significant for gaining valuable ranking points that could get them closer to the India squad, or into the selection trials. We pray for Ishaan’s speedy recovery with whom Tanisha formed such a formidable pair,” stated Sandeep Heble, GBA Secretary.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant congratulated Tanisha stating, “This is a fantastic performance which led to a remarkable achievement”
