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SRM University-A.P. student wins silver in badminton tournament
Rushendra Thirupathi, a first-year BBA student at SRM University-A.P., clinched the silver medal in the men's singles category at the Yonex-Sunrise 11th Telangana State Senior Badminton Championship 2025.
A statement released by the SRM University-A.P. said that Rushendra, who is a native of Telangana, had secured a gold at the Yonex-Sunrise 46th Junior National Badminton Championship 2023 at Bengaluru, and a bronze in the NMDC Telangana International Challenge in 2024.
Rushendra thanked his coach, mentors and the teams from Gopichand Academy and SRM University-A.P. for believing in him and his skills. 'Their guidance and support helped me overcome difficulties and excel in the final round of the championship,' he said.
'We empower our athletes to rise, compete and conquer national and international tournaments,' said Director of Sports at SRM University-A.P., Anup Singh Suryavanshi. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar and Vice-Chancellor Manoj K. Arora congratulated Rushendra for his achievement.
