Shikhaa, Nayanika duo wins bronze at Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship
Hyderabad shuttlers Shikhaa Avula and Kotha Nayanika Reddy bagged bronze in the Under-17 category
Hyderabad: Hyderabad shuttlers Shikhaa Avula and Kotha Nayanika Reddy bagged bronze in the Under-17 category at the 34th Yonex Sunrise 34th Sub-Junior National Championship held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Friday.
The State pair went down fighting in the semifinal clash against Rijul Saini and Nimar Kaur Virk of Chandigarh 21-14, 19-21, 21-15.
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Earlier, the duo, who trains at the SR Battledore Academy in One All sports Arena, Hyderabad, stunned eighth seeded Vishaka Toppo and Pragati Parida of Odisha in quarterfinals 21-18, 18-21, 21-16.
They also recorded an upset victory over second seeded Madhumitha Madhan Kumar and Reshika U of Tamil Nadu in the second round 19-21, 21-13, 21-15.
Results: Semis: Shikhaa Avula/Kotha Nayanika Reddy lost to Rijul Saini/Nimar Kaur Virk14-21, 21-19, 15-21; Quarters: Shikhaa Avula/Kotha Nayanika Reddy bt Rijul Saini/Nimar Kaur Virk (8) 21-14, 19-21, 21-15.
