In a thrilling display of badminton prowess, the Mangalore India International Challenge 2025 concluded with Indian athletes dominating the singles events! This tournament, held at the Urwa Indoor Stadium, showcased incredible talent and intense competition.
Let's dive into the specifics, shall we? In the men's singles, Rithvik Sanjeevi emerged victorious, claiming the title. This win is particularly significant as it marks his first title of the season. Facing off against fellow Indian player Rounak Chouhan, Rithvik, ranked 60th in the world, demonstrated remarkable resilience. The match was a nail-biter, with Rithvik ultimately winning with scores of 14-21, 21-19, and 21-19. Remember, he previously won the Odisha Masters BWF Super 100 event in December last year, adding another feather to his cap.
In the women's singles, Mansi Singh secured the championship, making it an all-Indian affair in the finals. Mansi, seeded third, faced fourth-seeded Ashmita Chaliha and clinched the win in just 34 minutes with scores of 21-17 and 22-20. Currently ranked 95th in the women’s singles rankings, Mansi displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, dropping only one game in the quarter-finals against Rujula Ramu.
But here's where it gets exciting! The mixed doubles title went to the dynamic duo of Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha Kukkapalli. They showcased their fighting spirit by overcoming a first-game loss to defeat Thailand’s Thanawin Madee and Napapakorn Tungkasatan. The final score was 18-21, 21-18, and 22-20, after an hour and nine minutes of intense play.
Unfortunately, not all results favored India. In the women’s doubles final, Srinidhi Narayanan and Reshika Uthayasooriyan faced a tough challenge, losing to Thailand’s Hathaithip Mijad and Napapakorn Tungkasatan with a score of 21-7 and 21-11. And this is the part most people miss... India’s men’s doubles teams didn’t make it past the quarter-finals. The men’s doubles final was an all-Singaporean match, with Eng Keat Wesley Koh and Junsuke Kubo defeating Donovan Willard Wee and Jia Hao Howin Wong with a score of 21-12 and 21-17.
Here’s a quick recap of the Mangalore India International Challenge 2025 winners:
- Men’s singles: Rithvik Sanjeevi (IND)
- Women’s singles: Mansi Singh (IND)
- Mixed doubles: Dhruv Rawat-Maneesha Kukkapalli (IND)
- Women’s doubles: Thanawin Madee-Napapakorn Tungkasatan (THA)
- Men’s doubles: Eng Keat Wesley Koh-Junsuke Kubo (SGP)
What do you think about the results? Were there any surprises? Let's discuss in the comments!
