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Khaleej Times
9 hours ago
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- Khaleej Times
UAE shuttlers steal the show at Spanish International U19 Championship
In a sensational display of skills and determination, the UAE Junior Badminton Team etched their name in history books by securing gold and silver medals in both men's and women's singles at the Spanish International U19 Championship, which concluded on Sunday in Alicante. This remarkable feat propelled the UAE to the top of the overall medal tally, ahead of badminton powerhouses such as Thailand, Denmark and Germany. In the boys' singles U19, Riyan Malhan, who just turned 15, clinched gold after a series of stunning victories over higher-ranked and older opponents. "Winning the Spanish International U19 is a dream come true. I'm grateful to my coaches, teammates, and the UAE Badminton Federation for believing in me. This is just the beginning — I'll keep working hard to make my country proud on the world stage," said Malhan. Meanwhile, Adam Jeslin, who is yet to turn 15, showcased resilience and skill to earn the silver, making it a clean sweep for the UAE. In the women's singles U19, the top honors went to Prakriti Bharath, who lived up to her second seeding with an emphatic, undefeated run. She overcame her teammate Mysha Omer in the final, who fought valiantly to bring home the silver. "Standing on top of the podium means more than just a win — it's a reward for every early morning and every tough training session," said Prakriti. "I'm proud to represent the UAE and hope this inspires more girls back home to chase their badminton dreams." Adding to the medal count, the new pairing of Jeslin and Mysha brought home a well-earned bronze in the mixed doubles category. The duo stunned the second-seeded German pair in an early round, before bowing out in the semifinals to the eventual champions from Thailand. The UAE finished their campaign with two gold, two silver medals and one bronze medal.
India Gazette
10-05-2025
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- India Gazette
India secure 8-0 win over Sri Lanka in SAFF U19 title defence opener
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], May 10 (ANI): India kicked off their South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U19 Championship title defence in spectacular fashion with a commanding 8-0 victory against Sri Lanka in their Group B opener at the Golden Jubilee Stadium. On Friday, the dominant display was capped by a superb hat-trick from Danny Meitei Laishram (26', 31', 50') -- the tournament's first -- while Prashan Jajo (17', 62') bagged a brace in a comprehensive all-round performance. Md Arbash (40'), Omang Dodum (48'), and captain Singamayum Shami (81') scored one each, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The hosts, cheered on by a raucous home crowd in the first-ever international football tournament in Arunachal Pradesh, showed their intent from the very first whistle. With slick passing, intelligent movement, and constant pressure, India dominated every inch of the pitch and left Sri Lanka chasing shadows. India's midfield, led by a disciplined and composed unit, dictated the tempo with sharp distribution, while their forwards tore through Sri Lanka's disorganised backline. On the wings, Arbash and Rohen Singh were especially threatening, generating wave after wave of attacks. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Prashan Jajo burst down the left flank, beating his marker with pace and precision before smashing home from a tight angle to give India a deserved lead. Just nine minutes later, a misjudged backpass from Sri Lanka allowed Omang Dodum to pounce and deliver a pinpoint cross for Danny, who made no mistake with a well-timed header. India made it 3-0 in the 31st minute when Danny struck again -- this time with a powerful left-footed effort from 21 yards out that flew past stranded Sri Lanka goalkeeper Nadal Aaron Senapala. The fourth arrived before half-time, when Danny floated a cross into the box, which Jajo headed cleverly into the path of Arbash, who tapped home with ease. The second half resumed with the same energy as the first. Local favourite Omang Dodum got on the scoresheet in the 48th minute, showing brilliant footwork to beat his marker before slotting between the legs of Senapala. A couple of minutes later, Danny completed his hat-trick after capitalising on a defensive error from Omith Edirisinghe, calmly finishing from close range to make it 6-0. In the 62nd minute, Jajo doubled his tally after Senapala failed to collect a routine header from India captain Singamayum Shami, spilling the ball into the path of the forward who slotted home. The eighth and final goal was a moment of individual brilliance from Shami himself, who danced past two defenders before finishing clinically from a tight angle in the 81st minute. India's commanding victory was a statement of intent -- solid at the back, fluid in midfield, and lethal in attack. With the crowd on their feet and spirits soaring in the rain-kissed hills of Yupia, the Blue Colts made it clear that they remain firm favourites to retain their SAFF U19 crown. India U19: Aheibam Suraj Singh (GK), Jodric Abranches, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Singamayum Shami (C), Omang Dodum (Bharat Lairenjam 59'), Md Arbash (Gurnaj Singh Grewal 80'), Chaphamayum Rohen Singh (Ahongshangbam Samson 59'), Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Danny Meitei Laishram (Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh 59'), Sohum Utreja, Prashan Jajo (Yohaan Benjamin 69'). (ANI)
