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Lagos International Badminton Classics: Indian players dominate winnings

Posted : 31 August 2024

The Indian players have continued to dominate the ongoing Lagos International Badminton Classic, as the duo of Kanapuram Sathwik Reddy and Khadkekarr Vaishnavi sent Nigerian players packing from the tournament.


The Indians, having a great time at the Lagos International Badminton Classic, were responsible for Nigeria’s Anuoluwapo Opeyori’s ouster in the quarter-finals. They also won the mixed doubles, defeating a Nigerian pair.

 


Kanapuram Sathwik Reddy and Khadkekarr Vaishnavi expressed their surprise at how easy it was for them to beat Nigeria’s duo of Shehu Alhaji Aliyu and Ukeh Uchechukwu Deborah in the mixed doubles final on home ground.


The match, played on Court 2 of the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall on Saturday, saw the Indians record two straight wins against Nigeria, winning 2-0 (21-12, 21-14).


Speaking after the victory, both players, who were excited about their wins, shared their thoughts.


“It’s my first time playing in Nigeria,” Reddy said. “I am glad this game ended very well. We are happy to win, and we never expected it would come this easily.”


“When we reached the final and were going to play against Nigeria, we thought it would be very tough because of the home crowd, but it was not,” he added.


Adding her voice, a delighted Vaishnavi also appreciated the warm reception provided by the host country in organizing the tournament.


“I am happy with the environment and the reception here. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the people are very nice. We feel very happy winning,” she concluded.


The Indians, who have dominated the finals of the doubles in previous editions, edged out Nigeria’s side to win the mixed doubles.


It is also worth noting that Nigeria’s duo of Shehu Alhaji Aliyu and Ukeh Uchechukwu Deborah reached the finals of this edition without lifting their rackets, as they advanced due to their French opponents being ruled out due to an arm injury.

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