Manya Ralhan, Mridul Jha, and Adhyan Kakkar Clinch Double Crowns
DC Himanshu Aggarwal Honors Winners, Urges Youth to Prioritize Sports
Punjab Newsline, Jalandhar, December 2-
The Punjab State Senior Badminton Championship concluded on a high note at the Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium in Jalandhar, with local players dominating the event. Jalandhar's Manya Ralhan and Mridul Jha emerged as standout performers, each claiming double crowns in their respective categories. Ralhan triumphed in both the Women’s Singles and Doubles, while Jha secured victories in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles. Additionally, Adhyan Kakkar from Amritsar earned titles in both the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, making it a memorable competition for the region.
DBA Secretary Ritin Khanna shared that approximately 200 players participated in five events, including Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. This year’s championship marked a milestone for the Punjab Badminton Association as it introduced cash prizes totaling Rs. 2 lakhs for the first time in its history. The winners were presented with their awards by the Chief Guest, Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar. In addition, Inayat Gulati from Jalandhar and Jagshar Khangura from Patiala were recognized with cash prizes of Rs. 11,000 each for their exceptional achievements.