Surya Charishma Tamiri Wins Women’s Singles at 87th National Badminton Championships

Women’s Singles Crown After Gritty Comeback

Surya Charishma Tamiri emerged as the Women’s Singles champion at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada , delivering a composed comeback performance in the final. Facing Tanvi Patri, Tamiri lost the opening game but recalibrated her strategy with tighter net play and improved defence to secure a 17–21, 21–12, 21–14 victory. The win represents a major breakthrough in her senior career and signals her readiness for higher competitive levels.

Men’s Singles Title for Rithvik Sanjeevi

In the Men’s Singles final, Rithvik Sanjeevi S claimed the national title by defeating Bharat Raghav in straight games. The closely fought encounter saw Rithvik prevail 21–16, 22–20 , showcasing mental resilience and tactical maturity during crucial points. His performance underlined the growing competitiveness among India’s next generation of men’s singles players.

Doubles Events Blend Experience and Emerging Strength

The Men’s Doubles title was secured by A. Hariharan and Ruban Kumar , who edged past Mithilesh Krishnan and Prejan 24–22, 21–17 in a high-intensity final. In Women’s Doubles, former champions Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K reclaimed the crown, defeating Priya Devi Konjengban and Shruti Mishra 21–14, 21–18 , reaffirming their consistency at the national level.

Mixed Doubles Champions

The Mixed Doubles final saw Sathwik Reddy K and Radhika Sharma dominate Ashith Surya and Amrutha P with a convincing 21–9, 21–15 win. Their performance highlighted the rise of strong mixed combinations in domestic badminton.

Important Facts for Exams

• Senior National Badminton Championships are India’s premier domestic tournament

• Matches follow the best-of-three, 21-point rally scoring format

• National titles play a key role in selection for international events

• Vijayawada hosted the 87th edition of the championships