Manipuri Badminton Duo Clinch Bronze, Qualify for World Championships
Goa, India – L. Romesh and Laishram Krishnakumar, a badminton doubles team from Manipur, have secured a bronze medal at the 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship in Goa. Their performance also earned them a coveted spot at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships in Thailand.
Bronze Medal Victory in National Championship
The Manipuri pair competed in the men’s doubles +45 age category. They reached the semi-finals, where they faced a tough challenge from Upendra Fadnis and Nikhil Kanetkar. Romesh and Krishnakumar lost the semi-final match with scores of 12-21 and 15-21, securing them the bronze medal.
Qualification for BWF World Championships
The bronze medal win also serves as a qualifier for Romesh and krishnakumar, allowing them to compete on the global stage at the BWF World Championships in Thailand. This marks a meaningful achievement for the pair and for badminton in Manipur.
What specific criteria or ranking did they need to achieve to qualify for the BWF World Championships through their performance at the Indian Masters?
Manipuri Badminton Duo Clinch Bronze, Qualify for world Championships: Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of the exciting news about L. Romesh and Laishram Krishnakumar’s badminton success:
Q&A
Who are L. Romesh and Laishram Krishnakumar?
They are a badminton doubles team from Manipur, India.
Trivia: Manipur, located in Northeast India, has a strong sporting tradition, particularly in martial arts and hockey!
What did they achieve?
They won a bronze medal at the 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship in Goa.
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what age category did they compete in?
Men’s doubles +45.
Who did they lose to in the semi-finals?
Upendra Fadnis and Nikhil Kanetkar.
What are the scores of their semi-final match?
12-21 and 15-21.
What is the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships?
It’s a prestigious global badminton tournament.
Trivia: The BWF World Championships are held annually (except during Olympic years). It’s the pinnacle of the sport besides the Olympic Games.
How did they qualify for the BWF World Championships?
Their bronze medal win at the indian Masters National Championship served as a qualifier.
Where will the BWF World Championships be held?
Thailand.
Romesh and Krishnakumar’s achievement highlights the potential of Indian badminton. Let’s follow their journey in Thailand!
