Korba Duo Clinch 40+ Men’s Doubles Title at State Masters Badminton Championship
Korba, Feb 27: Players from Korba brought laurels to the district by securing the State Championship title in the 40+ Men’s Doubles category at the Yonex 24th Sunrise Chhattisgarh State Masters Badminton Tournament held at Eklavya Arena, Korba.
The prestigious tournament witnessed participation from over 150 shuttlers representing various districts across Chhattisgarh, making the competition intense and highly competitive.
The Korba pair of Brij Kishor Yadav and Dr Hanish Chawda showcased remarkable coordination, sharp net play and powerful smashes throughout the tournament. Displaying consistency and strategic brilliance, the duo entered the final with confidence and composure.
In a thrilling summit clash, they defeated the defending champions from Bilaspur in a closely fought encounter. The match went down to the wire, with both teams exchanging crucial points before the Korba duo sealed victory in the final moments, drawing applause from spectators.
Former State Minister and former MLA of Korba, Jai Singh Agrawal, felicitated the winning players and lauded their achievement. He encouraged them to continue striving for excellence and bring further glory to the district and the state.
The victory has sparked celebrations in Korba district, with sports enthusiasts and public representatives extending their congratulations and best wishes to the champions for a bright sporting future.
