Shuttlers Simran Singhi, Ritika Thaker win Mauritius Senior International Tournament

The Indians were seeded second in the tournament and were at their dominating best as they brushed aside the top seeds 21-17, 21-12.
India’s Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi win the women’s doubles title in Mauritius International. (Photo | BAI Media Twitter)
India’s Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi win the women’s doubles title in Mauritius International. (Photo | BAI Media Twitter)

ROSE HILL: Indian shuttlers Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker beat Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq and Fathimath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in straight games to win the women's doubles title at the Mauritius Senior International Tournament here on Sunday.

The Indians were seeded second in the tournament and were at their dominating best as they brushed aside the top seeds 21-17, 21-12.

This was the second title at the international level for the Indian pair.

"We are very happy with the win and it gives us great confidence going ahead in our career. We hope to carry the momentum forward in the upcoming Asian Badminton Championship (U-19) and give our best shot at the elite Asian Continental tournament and return with medal," an elated Ritika said after the match.

Simran and Ritika, who are the top ranked U-19 pair of India, will be headlining the Indian girls' doubles challenge at the U-19 Asian Badminton Championship and a lot will be expected of them after their recent success.

Related Stories

No stories found.
The New Indian Express
www.newindianexpress.com