Ajita Ravindran Triumphs in Exciting Women’s Singles Final at G D Birla Memorial Tournament
Synopsis
In a gripping contest, Ajita Ravindran emerged victorious against Pooja Jhalani to win the Women’s Singles 45+ title at the G D Birla Memorial Inter-Club Badminton Tournament. The thrilling match showcased Ajita's resilience and determination.
Key Takeaways
Ajita Ravindran shows remarkable resilience to win the Women’s Singles 45+ title.
Intense competition marked the matches, particularly in the finals.
Top seeds faced unexpected losses, highlighting the unpredictability of the tournament.
Bibhash Chatterjee and Shiv Thakur displayed dominance in the Men’s Doubles 110+ category.
The tournament showcased a vibrant badminton community with thrilling matches.
Mumbai, April 14 (NationPress) In a thrilling showdown, Ajita Ravindran showcased her determination and tenacity to overcome a fierce challenge from Pooja Jhalani, securing victory in three games to clinch the Women’s Singles 45+ title at the G D Birla Memorial Inter-Club Badminton Tournament, held at Bombay Gymkhana.
Despite narrowly losing the first game 24-26, Ajita rallied back to take the second game 21-19. The final game was hard-fought, with both competitors battling intensely, ultimately leading to Ajita’s triumph at 21-18, marking a well-earned win.
In the Men’s Doubles 110+ event, the pair of Bibhash Chatterjee and Shiv Thakur delivered an impressive performance, defeating the top-seeded duo of Gautam Laud and Shailesh Daga in straight sets, finishing 21-12 and 21-15.
Meanwhile, in the Men’s Singles 45+ category, Vikrant Karanjkar showcased a dominant performance, defeating top seed Sachin Bharati with a score of 21-6, 21-19. Additionally, in the Mixed Doubles 80+ category, Hemant Duggal and Shweta Thakur achieved one of the most decisive victories of the finals by besting Sandeep Mohan and Tejasvi Sawant Desai with a score of 21-10, 21-4.
Earlier in the tournament, the top two seeds in the Women’s Singles 45+ faced unexpected exits. Priya Ambekar, the top seed, fell to Pooja Jhalani with a score of 6-21, 13-21, while second seed Namita Mehta-Vijayakar fought valiantly before succumbing in three games, 14-21, 21-15, 11-21.
Seeded teams also faced setbacks in the Men’s Doubles 110+ and Mixed Doubles 80+. In the mixed doubles event, the top-seeded team of Shailesh Daga and former international Aparna Popat were defeated by Sandeep Mohan and Tejasvi Sawant, with scores of 21-14, 19-21, 21-9. Additionally, the second-seeded partnership of Shiv Thakur and Naheed Divecha fell to Hemant Duggal and Shweta Thakur with scores of 21-12, 21-16.
Despite the defeats, Daga found success in the Men’s Doubles 110+, teaming up with Gautam Lad to secure a win against Anis Badami and Vipool Patel, finishing 21-18, 21-8 to reach the title match.
Point of View
Particularly in the Women’s Singles category where Ajita Ravindran's victory was a testament to competitive spirit. The tournament results showcased unexpected upsets and exciting matches, reflecting a vibrant badminton community.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Women's Singles 45+ title?
Ajita Ravindran won the Women’s Singles 45+ title at the G D Birla Memorial Inter-Club Badminton Tournament.
What was the score of the final match?
Ajita Ravindran defeated Pooja Jhalani with scores of 24-26, 21-19, and 21-18.
Which team won the Men's Doubles 110+ category?
Bibhash Chatterjee and Shiv Thakur won the Men's Doubles 110+ category.
Did any top seeds lose in the tournament?
Yes, top seeds Priya Ambekar and Namita Mehta-Vijayakar lost in the Women's Singles 45+ category.
What were the scores in the Mixed Doubles 80+ final?
Hemant Duggal and Shweta Thakur won against Sandeep Mohan and Tejasvi Sawant Desai with scores of 21-10, 21-4.
