the goan I networkrPANAJI r rThe duo put up splendid performances throughout the tournament, and despite falling short of the top three finish, the Goan eves made their way in the top-18 finish. rAfter being stunned in the 10th round by Maharashtra’s Mrudul Dehnkar, Tanvi came back strongly in the final round to beat Maharashtra’s Ananya Rishi Gupta to finish ninth with 7.5 points. rGunjal Chopdekar, who prevailed over Andra Pradesh’s Abhirami Madhabushi in the 10th round, failed to overcome her battle against Tamil Nadu’s Rindiya V to finish with 7 points. The lass bagged the 14th spot, however, a win would have earned her a place in the top 10. Altogether 110 girls participated in the national event. rGoa’s Om Barde finished on 7 points. Om beat Andra Pradesh’s Kanatham Snehil in the eleventh round. Ishan beat Punjab’s Vidhit to finish with 5.5 points while Ayush played a draw against Lankashree of Andra Pradesh in the final round to finish with five points.
Tanvi finishes ninth, Gunjal 14th
Goa’s Tanvi Hadkonkar finished ninth while Gunjal Chopdekar stood 14th at the 31st U-13 National Open and Girls Championships, Jalandhar, Punjab, on Thursday.
