NAGPUR’S upcoming shuttlers Shreeansh Naidu and Ananya Mangalekar have been crowned Maharashtra State champions at the Yonex-Sunrise Dr Sachchidanand Mungantiwar Memorial Maharashtra Mini State Selection Badminton Tournament that was held at Chandrapur. In the U-11 boys singles category, 10-year-old Shreeansh showcased remarkable skill, determination, and fighting spirit. In the final, Shreeansh outplayed second seed Vivaan Waingankar 21-14, 21-19. Earlier in quarter-final, he defeated sixth seed Archit Khandeshe 21-11, 21-19 and in semis stunned top seed Rudra Manohar 21-13, 21-12 also in straight games.

 

Shreeansh is a player of Shuttlers Craze Sports Academy, training under Badminton World Federation certified coach Chetak Khedikar at Mankapur Stadium. He received a medal, certificate, trophy, and cash prize for his outstanding performance. Shreeansh extends his heartfelt gratitude to NDBA, MBA, his coach and his parents for their constant support and encouragement. Ananya’s crown came U-9 girls singles. In the summit clash, Ananya beat Divita Kapasi from Mumbai Upnagar 21-17, 23-21. Ananya trains at Badminton Stars Academy under the guidance of coach Mohan Wahare at Divisional Sports Complex, Mankapur.