Young shuttlers Shamanth J. and Manya Poojary have emerged as the top contenders in the Under-17 Boys' and Girls' Badminton Championship, recently concluded in Kundapura. The prestigious taluk-level tournament, jointly orchestrated by Costa Badminton Center, Costa Sports Foundation, and Sujnana Shikshana Pratishtana, showcased promising talent from across Kundapura and Byndoor taluks.
In a fiercely contested boys' final, Shamanth J. demonstrated superior skill, besting Shayan Shetty in straight games. The scores, 18-16 and 15-13, reflected a tight match where Shamanth ultimately prevailed to claim the championship. For his outstanding performance, Shamanth received a cash prize of ₹5,000 along with an attractive trophy. Runner-up Shayan Shetty was awarded ₹3,000 and a trophy for his strong showing. The third position in the boys' segment went to Aryan from Gangolli, who outplayed Melran Kotha of Kundapura. Aryan was honored with a cash prize of ₹1,000 and a trophy.
The girls' championship saw Manya Poojary securing the title after defeating the seasoned player Siri S. Manya exhibited excellent form, winning her final match with scores of 15-10 and 15-13. As the girls' champion, Manya Poojary took home a cash prize of ₹5,000 and a trophy. Siri S., the runner-up, also received a cash prize of ₹3,000 and a trophy. Wilsha Almeida earned the third-place distinction in this category, receiving ₹1,000 and a trophy.
Entrepreneur Wilson Almeida presented the awards to the triumphant players during the prize distribution ceremony. Pratham Shriyan from Costa Badminton Center skillfully compered the entire event, ensuring a smooth and engaging program.
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📰 Source: Kundapra