Double Triumphs for Nachanekar, Palekar, and Divecha at GB Birla Badminton Tournament
Synopsis
In a remarkable display of skill, Mangrish Palekar, Manoj Nachanekar, and Naheed Divecha emerged as double champions in the G D Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club badminton Tournament at the Bombay Gymkhana, showcasing their exceptional talent and determination.
Key Takeaways
Nachanekar showcased resilience in professional singles.
Palekar excelled in both men's doubles categories.
Divecha dominated in women's doubles and UNI doubles.
P J Hindu claimed Champion Club title.
Community sports events strengthen local engagement.
Mumbai, April 20 (NationPress) In a thrilling conclusion to the G D Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club badminton Tournament, held by Badminton Gurukul at the Bombay Gymkhana, Mangrish Palekar, Manoj Nachanekar, and Naheed Divecha celebrated double victories.
Nachanekar faced a tough match against Rahul Bhuvad but triumphed in three sets, securing the professional singles title with scores of 21-12, 16-21, 21-18. He then teamed up with Bhuvad for the professional doubles final, where they rallied from a first-game loss to overcome Kalpesh Pednekar and Sanjay Golbare with scores of 20-22, 22-20, 21-17.
Palekar partnered with Vikrant to clinch the 45 men’s doubles title, defeating Sushant Shetty and Vishal Manchanda 21-14, 21-11. He later joined Deepak Jaitley to achieve another victory in the 85+ men’s doubles, winning 21-10, 21-13 against Nigel D’Sa and Rohan Radhakrishnan.
Naheed Divecha secured the 75+ women’s doubles championship alongside Aparna Popat, defeating Palkan Dave and Shweta Thakur 21-13, 21-18. She also won the UNI doubles title with Shailesh Daga, overcoming Bibhash Chatterjee and Rajesh D’Souza with scores of 21-17, 15-21, 21-11.
P J Hindu was crowned Champion Club after defeating Goregaon Sports Club 2-1 in the Elite Division, while Vanita Samaj Tigers secured the Plate by winning against WCG Team White 2-0.
Results (all finals):
MD 85+ (Final)
Deepak Jaitly / Mangirish Palekar [1] bt Nigel D'Sa / Rohan Radhakrishnan [2] – 21-10, 21-13
UNI Doubles (Final)
Naheed Divecha / Shailesh Daga [1] bt Bibhash Chatterjee / Rajesh D Souza [2] – 21-17, 15-21, 21-11
MD 45 (Final)
Mangirish Palekar / Vikrant bt Sushant Shetty / Vishal Manchanda – 21-14, 21-11
WD 75+ (Final)
Aparna Popat / Naheed Divecha [1] bt Mrs Palkan Dave / Shweta Thakur [2] – 21-13, 21-18
Professional Singles (Final)
Manoj Nachanekar [1] bt Rahul Bhuvad – 21-12, 16-21, 21-18
Professional Doubles (Final)
Manoj Nachanekar / Rahul Bhuvad [1] bt Kalpesh Padekar / Sanjay Golbare [2] – 20-22, 22-20, 21-17
Team Championship 2026 (Final)
PJ Hindu bt Goregaon Sports Club A 2-1 (Elite)
Vanita Samaj Tigers A bt WCG Team White 2-0 (Plate)
Point of View
Reflecting the importance of such tournaments in promoting athletic excellence.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the main winners of the tournament?
The main winners were Mangrish Palekar, Manoj Nachanekar, and Naheed Divecha, each securing double titles.
Where was the tournament held?
The tournament took place at the Bombay Gymkhana in Mumbai.
What were the final results of the key matches?
In key matches, Nachanekar won the Professional Singles, and Palekar claimed victories in both the 45 and 85+ men’s doubles.
Which club was crowned Champion Club?
P J Hindu was crowned Champion Club after defeating Goregaon Sports Club.
What was the outcome of the Plate division?
Vanita Samaj Tigers won the Plate division by defeating WCG Team White.
