16-05-2025
UP's Sonali bags doubles titles at Hyderabad meet
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Lucknow:
Sonali Singh
(ranked 158 in the world according to
BWF ranking
) alongside partner Amrutha Pranuthesh emerged victorious in the doubles at the
Yonex-Sunrise All-India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament
held in Hyderabad.
In a thrilling final, Sonali and Amrutha defeated the formidable pair of Diya Bheemaiah and Baruni Parshwa with a score of 12-21, 22-20, 12-21.
Sonali credited her victory to the consistent support of her coaches and the strong bond with her partner. "Winning this title means a lot to me. The support from my coaches at UPBA played a crucial role in helping me grow as an athlete. My ultimate goal is to represent my country in the Olympics," said Sonali.
President of UPBA Navneet Sehgal said, "Sonali's achievement is a testament to the potential that lies within our young athletes when provided with the right guidance and infrastructure."
Chairman,
UP Badminton Association
, Viraj Sagar Das also praised Sonali for her performance.