Nagpur’s young badminton players delivered an impressive performance at the Yonex-Sunrise Jawaharlal Darda Memorial Maharashtra State Sub-Junior Championship in Yavatmal, winning three bronze medals across different categories.
Nagpur Players Impress at State Sub-Junior Championship
Nagpur’s budding badminton stars showcased their talent at the Yonex-Sunrise Jawaharlal Darda Memorial Maharashtra State 2nd Sub-Junior (Under-15 and Under-17) Badminton Tournament, held at the Nehru Stadium, District Sports Complex in Yavatmal.
The prestigious championship attracted 502 players and 803 entries across 10 events, featuring some of Maharashtra’s most promising young shuttlers.
Nagpur’s contingent delivered an outstanding performance, securing three bronze medals and several notable finishes in singles and doubles events.
Sairaj Nayse Clinches Bronze in Under-17 Doubles
Sairaj Nayse, partnering Satya Chauhan of Mumbai, won the bronze medal in the boys’ Under-17 doubles category.
Seeded sixth in the tournament, the duo began their campaign with convincing victories over Archit Lanjewar and Shivraj Thakare (15-4, 15-7) and Praful Pardhi and Shivam Chaure (15-13, 15-13).
The pair then produced one of the biggest upsets of the event by defeating third seeds Darsh Sarda and Soham Tambe 15-10, 8-15, 15-8 in the quarter-finals.
Their impressive run came to an end in a closely contested semi-final against second seeds Mayuresh Bhutki and Vishvajit Thavil, where they lost 15-11, 13-15, 11-15.
Devansh Thaokar and Kapish Kolhe Secure Under-15 Bronze
Another medal for Nagpur came in the boys’ Under-15 doubles event, where Devansh Thaokar and Kapish Kolhe claimed bronze.
The pair started strongly with victories over Navinya Deshpande and Parth Kanalkar (15-6, 15-6) and Aadil Sultanpure and Virendra Patil (15-7, 15-9).
In the quarter-finals, Devansh and Kapish defeated Samarth Kolambekar and Shlok Amberkar 15-11, 15-13 to seal a podium finish.
Their campaign ended in the semi-finals after a 4-15, 11-15 defeat against Hridaan Padve and Vihaan Kolhade.
Devansh Reaches Quarter-Finals in Singles
Devansh Thaokar also impressed in the boys’ Under-15 singles competition, reaching the quarter-finals.
Seeded ninth, he registered victories over Viraj Gadekar (15-9, 15-7), Shardul Jatkar (16-14, 15-8), Mir Ali (9-15, 15-4, 15-13) and Shaarav Jadhav (15-10, 11-15, 15-13).
His impressive run ended in the quarter-finals, where he lost to fourth seed Vihaan Kolhade 4-15, 11-15.
Sara Peshkar Adds to Nagpur’s Medal Haul
Nagpur’s Sara Peshkar, partnering Aadhya Shinde of Pune, secured the city’s third bronze medal in the girls’ Under-17 doubles category.
The pair opened with a 15-5, 15-13 victory over Advaiya Sathe and Aradhya Gupta before upsetting the fourth-seeded Pune duo 15-12, 11-15, 15-10 in the quarter-finals.
Their campaign concluded in the semi-finals against top seeds Sharayu Ranjane and Soyara Shelar.
Officials Congratulate Medal Winners
The medal-winning performances drew praise from several badminton officials, including Maharashtra Badminton Association president Arun Lakhani, Nagpur District Badminton Association president Kundatai Vijaykar, and senior vice-president of the Maharashtra Badminton Association and NDBA secretary Mangesh Kashikar.
The officials congratulated all the players for their achievements and encouraged them to continue excelling in future competitions.
Key Takeaways
- Nagpur players won three bronze medals at the Maharashtra State Sub-Junior Badminton Championship.
- Sairaj Nayse and Satya Chauhan secured bronze in the boys’ Under-17 doubles.
- Devansh Thaokar and Kapish Kolhe claimed bronze in the boys’ Under-15 doubles.
- Sara Peshkar and Aadhya Shinde finished third in the girls’ Under-17 doubles.
- The tournament featured 502 players and 803 entries across 10 events.
FAQs
Where was the tournament held?
The championship was held at the Nehru Stadium, District Sports Complex, Yavatmal.
How many medals did Nagpur players win?
Nagpur players won three bronze medals in different categories.
Who won bronze in the boys’ Under-17 doubles?
Sairaj Nayse and his partner Satya Chauhan secured the bronze medal.
Which Nagpur player reached the Under-15 singles quarter-finals?
Devansh Thaokar advanced to the quarter-finals of the boys’ Under-15 singles event.
