The podium winners at the New Vision Badminton Sport tournament pose for a picture at American Academy School, Al Thumama in Doha.
Doha: Promising 12-year-old Rajat Raj Rameshan turned out to be the star performer at the New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS) tournament winning two titles at American Academy School indoor courts.
Rajat performed brilliantly in the under-17 category on way to the title and maintain the same level of consistency to pocket the top honours in the under-13 category.
In the under-17 final, Rajat overcame top seed Saadhwi Krishna Sheri 21-14, 21-14 to clinch the under-17 crown. In the under-13 final, Rajat outclassed Shashwath Praveen 21-3, 21-2.
Rajat Raj Rameshan, winner of the under-13 and under-17 winner’s trophies.
In the under-17 semi-final, Saadhwi overcame a tough challenge from 13-year-old Faiz Ahmed Anas 18-21, 21-17, 21-15 to book a place in the final.
The under-13 girls title went to Rasha Sajeer who defeated Diya Manoj Shetty 21-13, 21-16 in the final.
Dilan Togi won the under-9 title defeating six-year-old Mashal Sahibjan 21-14, 21-8 in the final.
Most of the podium winning players have been training with coaches Manoj Sahibjan and Kesit Sustrisno for the last three months.
“This achievement for the players training at New Vision Badminton Sport has been possible for the dedication and excellent coaching of Manoj Sahibjan and Kesit Sustrisno,” said Rajat after completing a double.
“NVBS Players can shine in the international tournaments if they all perform and train in the same manner,” said coach Sahibjan.
The prizes for the winners and the runners-up were given by officials representing the NVBS.
