Uttarakhand’s men’s and women’s badminton teams have made history by securing a place in the finals of the National Games 2024. Both teams registered commanding 3-1 victories in the semifinals on Friday, setting the stage for the gold medal clashes on Saturday.
Semifinal Highlights:
- Men’s Team: Defeated Rajasthan 3-1, securing a spot in the final against Karnataka, a team they had previously beaten in the tournament.
- Women’s Team: Overcame Assam 3-1, setting up a final clash with Haryana.
Key Players and Expectations:
BS Mankoti, Secretary of Uttarakhand Badminton Association, praised the team’s outstanding performance and expressed confidence ahead of the finals.
- Men’s Team Standouts: Chirag Sen, Chayanit Joshi, Dhruv Negi, and Shashank Chhetri.
- Women’s Team Performers: Aditi Bhatt, Gayatri Rawat, Mansha Rawat, and A. Manral.
The finals will be held on Saturday at 10 AM, with Uttarakhand aiming for historic gold medals.