PANAJI
Aarush Pawaskar, Shane D’Souza, Saanvi Audi, and Ritika Chelluri stole the spotlight at the All Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, each securing double crowns in their respective categories.
The event, organized by the Salcete Badminton Club (SBC) in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, was powered by Vision Goa and served as a crucial selection event for the upcoming U15 and U17 Sub Junior Nationals in Haryana this September.
The tournament also featured non-ranking events for the U11 and U13 age groups. These categories provided a platform for younger players to showcase their talents, with Avni Khyalia and Viraditya Pai Kane emerging as double crown winners in the non-ranking categories. Aaryaa Metry and Saanvi Audi secured their second consecutive victory in Girls U15 doubles this season. Other notable achievements were Ritika Chelluri making a sweep of singles sub junior titles, Arnav Saraf and Shane D' Souza winning their third U15 doubles tournament and Shane / Sanvi Audi winning the third successive title on the trot in U15 Mixed doubles. The tournament additionally honoured the enduring efforts of Goan badminton Veterans stalwarts, Dr. Satish Kudchadkar and Filipe Barbosa, recognizing their outstanding achievements and dedication to the sport.
The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Anant Agni, a respected Headmaster and Writer, who delivered an inspiring keynote address to the assembled athletes and guests. GBA President Manoj Patil, Secretary Praveen Shenoy, and key members of the Salcete Badminton Club, including President Siddharth Revanker, Secretary Santosh Lotlikar, and Sharmad Mahajan were among those who graced the closing.
