MUSCAT: Falcon for Badminton Excellence wrapped up the first season of the Falcon Sur Cup on October 16, after two days of competition at Falcon Badminton Academy, Senaya, Sur. Played under the theme 'Learn to play, train to win', the tournament brought together kids, men and women in singles and doubles events.
The crowd saw close finals, comebacks and a standout run from young Karthick CS, who won the Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 boys’ singles titles. His U17 final against Mighael Stephenraj was decided 21-18.
The tournament aimed to promote badminton in Sur and across Oman, encourage youth and women to take part, and help spot emerging talent. Organisers said the strong turnout and the standard of play showed the growing badminton community in the region.
Falcon for Badminton Excellence thanked all of its sponsors, whose support made the tournament possible, along with every player, parent, volunteer and spectator.
SEASON 1 CHAMPIONS
Under 11 Boys: Aiden Naduthodi; Under 11 Girls: Meena Sridar; Under 13 Boys: Karthick CS; Under 15 Boys: Karthick CS; Under 15 Girls: Killada Lavanthika; Under 17 Boys: Karthick CS
Doubles: Men’s Doubles B: Srinivas & Sandeep beat Jasin & Binu 13-21, 21-17, 21-16; Men’s Doubles D: Ajmal & Nishad beat Suraj & Monir 21-18, 21-19; Mixed Doubles B: Pranav Sajeev & Amrita Menon beat Revathi & Jasin 21-12, 21-14; Women’s Doubles: Siva Sundari & Resmi Suresh beat Revathi & Ramya 21-2, 21-3.
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