Srinagar: Parupalli Kashyap defeated Ajay Jayaram 21-18, 21-17 to win the men’s singles title at 77th National Badminton Championships, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Badminton Association. In the women’s singles category Sayali Gokhale won the title.
Kashyap who is ranked 20th by Badminton World Federation had a dream tournament where he didn’t drop a single game in all the matches he played.
In the finals, London Olympics quarterfinalist Kashyap took control of the match very early and despite his opponents resistance steered the victory home quite comfortably.
Sayali Gokhale defeated PV Sindhu 21-15 15-21 21-15 to win the title. Both players played outstanding badminton and the match went into the final game, where Sayali emerged champion.
Other Results:
Mixed doubles: Aparna Balan/Arun Vishnu beat Ashwini Ponnappa/Tarun 21-13 18-21 21-15
Women's doubles: Arpana Balan/Siki Reddy beat Varsha Belawadi/G M Nischitha 21-11, 21-13
Men's doubles: Manu Attri/Sumeeth Reddy B beat Akshay Dewalkar/Pranaav Jerry Chopra 10-21 21-14 21-12
By Indian Sports News Network