Rajasthan's Aaradhya Tailor Secures Hard-Fought Victory in Sub-Junior Badminton Qualifiers
In an exciting display of skill and determination, Rajasthan's Aaradhya Tailor notched up a hard-fought win in the qualification round of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament held at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. The young athlete showcased remarkable resilience in a closely contested match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
U-17 Girls' Singles: A Thrilling Three-Game Encounter
Aaradhya Tailor faced Maharashtra's Sharvari in the U-17 girls' singles category, emerging victorious after a gripping three-game battle. The match scores reflected the intense competition, with Aaradhya winning 15-8, losing the second game 11-15, and ultimately clinching the decider 15-13. This victory propels her forward in the tournament, demonstrating her potential in national-level badminton competitions.
Other Notable Performances in U-17 Category
The same age group witnessed several other impressive performances from young talents across different states:
- Tuhin Badal defeated Maharashtra's Mihika Pathak with scores of 15-12 and 15-9.
- Aaradhya Dhingra dominated her match against Maharashtra's Ankita Mangle, winning 15-6 and 15-5.
- Nehal Sisodiya overcame Maharashtra's Samanvaya in another three-game contest, with scores of 15-9, 12-15, and 15-10.
U-17 Boys' Singles: Exciting Comebacks and Dominant Displays
The U-17 boys' singles section featured several thrilling matches in the third round of qualification:
- Bhavesh Bhadu of Rajasthan staged an impressive comeback against Pushkar Girdhar of Madhya Pradesh, winning 8-15, 15-12, 18-16.
- Kandarp Sharma delivered a commanding performance against Arth Panchal of Uttarakhand, securing victory with scores of 15-4 and 15-2.
- Devashish Prajapati accounted for Shlok Raj of Uttar Pradesh with a solid 15-5, 15-11 win.
- Harshvardhan Manjhu demonstrated fine recovery skills to oust Tanay Deshwal of Madhya Pradesh 12-15, 15-9, 15-4.
- Garvit Barwar sidelined Haryana's Arun after losing the first game, winning 18-20, 15-12, 15-6.
- Divyansh Tomar prevailed over Siddharth S of Karnataka in another competitive encounter.
Seeded Players Advance to Fourth Round
Other seeded players successfully advanced to the fourth round of qualification with convincing performances:
- Nair thrashed Raghav Kaushik of Delhi 15-9, 15-13.
- Akshat Shekhawat made light work of Delhi's Raghav Kaushik with scores of 15-8 and 15-9.
- Manas Gehlot squeezed past Ishaan of Haryana in a tight match, winning 18-16, 16-14.
- Tapeshwar Poonia mauled Arjun Jagga of Punjab 15-3, 15-4.
- Madhav Sharma dethroned Mohammad Nazmi of Karnataka with scores of 17-15 and 15-11.
Tournament Schedule and Organization
According to tournament organizers, the competition continues with an ambitious schedule. A total of 448 matches are scheduled to be played on Saturday, with sessions commencing at 9 am. This packed schedule highlights the scale and importance of this national-level sub-junior ranking tournament, which serves as a crucial platform for emerging badminton talents across India.
The Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament represents a significant opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills and gain valuable competitive experience. With players from multiple states demonstrating exceptional talent and sportsmanship, the event continues to be a breeding ground for future badminton stars in the country.
