365Telugu.com online nws,December 12th,2024: The recently concluded 5th Edition of The Gaudium Sub-Junior Badminton Open Championship 2024 was a grand success, showcasing exceptional talent and competitive spirit.
The tournament, held at Gaudium Sportopia from December 7th to 10th, attracted over 750 young badminton enthusiasts from across the country, competing in the U-11, U-13, and U-15 categories for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
The closing ceremony was graced by the presence of India’s rising badminton star, Priyanshu Rajawat. He inspired the young players with his words of wisdom, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, discipline, and passion in achieving success.
Ms. Kirthi Reddy, Founder and Director of The Gaudium School, congratulated the winners and applauded all participants for their dedication and hard work. She highlighted the role of sports in fostering discipline, teamwork, and resilience, encouraging students to embrace challenges and strive for excellence.
Key Results:
Boys’ Singles Under-15 (BS U15)
- Winner: Uttam Tanmai Nihal (R3 Badminton Academy)
- Runner-up: Budidha Tanish Reddy (R3 Badminton Academy)
Girls’ Singles Under-15 (GS U15)
- Winner: Avni Vikram Govind (Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy)
- Runner-up: Manya Agarwal (Global Badminton Academy)
Boys’ Doubles Under-15 (BD U15)
- Winners: Budidha Tanish Reddy and Uttam Tanmai Nihal (R3 Badminton Academy)
- Runners-up: Abburi Vinay (Smash Sports Badminton Academy) and Mandalapu Mahidhar Chowdary (S-Zone Badminton Academy)
Girls’ Doubles Under-15 (GD U15)
- Winners: Dhriti Sahasra Banda and Mahela Dasgupta (Chetan Anand Badminton Academy)
- Runners-up: Manya Agarwal (Global Badminton Academy) and Shruti Yetchina (Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy)
Mixed Doubles Under-15 (XD U15)
- Winners: Akshath Reddy Benjaram and H M Sri Devika Adishya (Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy)
- Runners-up: Rohan Pabbisetti and Dhriti Sahasra Banda (Chetan Anand Badminton Academy)
This tournament, a significant part of The Gaudium School’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, underscores the school’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting the importance of sports in holistic development. With world-class facilities at Gaudium Sportopia, the school continues to provide a platform for young athletes to thrive and excel.