Thrilling Victory: Assam Triumphantly Advances to Semi-Finals in Senior & Junior Categories at NEZ Inter-State Badminton Championships

GUWAHATI: Assam’s Double Triumph in Inter-State Badminton Championships

Assam showcased a dominant performance, advancing to the semi-finals in both senior and junior categories at the North East Zone Inter State Badminton Team Championships. The event commenced on Saturday at the Kanaklata Indoor Stadium in Guwahati.

Senior Category:
In the quarter-finals, Assam’s men’s team triumphed over Meghalaya with a decisive 3-0 victory. The women’s team mirrored this feat, securing a 3-0 win against the same opponent.

Detailed Results:

• Women’s Team:
  • Isharani Baruah defeated Elsarica Umdor 21-9, 21-12.
  • Mayuri Barman outclassed Sheetal Joshi 21-1, 21-6.
  • Doubles team Manali Bora and Isharani Baruah beat Sheetal Joshi and Sonnal Joshi 21-6, 21-11.
• Men’s Team:
  • Orijit Chaliha overcame Mebanker Chullai 21-11, 21-11.
  • Himanish Das bested Gitchiak Bregim Sangma 21-13, 21-11.
  • Doubles pair Iman Sonowal and Suraj Goala defeated Mebanker Chullai and Deilang Nongpluh 21-7, 21-18.

Junior Category:
The Assam boys’ team won against Nagaland 2-0, and the girls’ team achieved a similar 2-0 victory over Meghalaya.

Detailed Results:

• Girls’ Team:
  • Shantipriya Hazarika defeated Sneha Chettri 21-6, 21-8.
  • Doubles duo Shantipriya Hazarika and Bhavishya Changmai outplayed Sneha Chettri and Shimtihun Lyngdoh 21-6, 21-4.
• Boys’ Team:
  • Alvir Aman beat Yohenba Singh 21-11, 21-8.
  • Doubles team Shubhankar Dutta and Animesh Gogoi triumphed over Nchatu Herie and Chishi Bovi 21-6, 21-12.

Assam’s exemplary performance ensures their place in the semi-finals, setting a high standard for the upcoming matches.

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