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NAMSAI, 22 Aug:<\/strong> The Li-Ning 11th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship reached its thrilling conclusion here on Thursday, highlighting a showcase of top-tier badminton talent across the state.<\/p>\n The finals delivered high-octane matches and stellar performances, captivating the audience with every shuttlecock volley.<\/p>\n In the men’s singles, Laa Talar from Kamle dominated the court with a decisive win over fellow Kamle player Laa Tukum, clinching the title with commanding straight sets of 21-12, 21-12.<\/p>\n The women’s singles saw Pinky Karki from Kurung Kumey battle through a tense three-set final to overcome Laa Yajum of Kamle with scores of 21-18, 18-21, 21-16, showcasing resilience and skill.<\/p>\n In the men’s doubles, Laa Talar and Laa Tukum of Kamle delivered a flawless performance, sweeping past Lobsang C. Sherdang and Lobsang Choidrup of Tawang with set scores of 21-15, 21-9.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the women’s doubles final was a nail-biter as Pinky Karki and Taring Yania of Kurung Kumey edged out Laa Yajum and Nisha Upadhaya of Kamle, 18-21, 21-18, 21-7.<\/p>\n The mixed doubles saw a powerful showing from Laa Tukum and Laa Yajum of Kamle, who secured their victory against Bcom Boje and Taring Yania of Kurung Kumey with identical scores of 21-12, 21-12.<\/p>\n In the U-11 boys’ singles, top seed Geto Sora of L\/Siang triumphed over Dakgil Bam of Leparada in a gripping three-set match, 21-10, 20-22, 22-20. Pia Basar from Leparada captured the girls’ singles U-11 title with a straight-set win against Likha Deechum of SLSA, 21-12, 21-16.<\/p>\n The U-13 boys’ singles final was a thrilling contest where Debia Tagu of Capital narrowly defeated Kangun Jamoh of Siang, 21-18, 20-22, 21-16. Laa Anu of Kamle emerged victorious in the girls’ singles U-13, overcoming China Tamut of SLSA with scores of 21-10, 21-18.<\/p>\n In the U-13 boys’ doubles, Debia Tagu and Kyon Tamin of Capital rallied from a set down to defeat Suraj Das and Todo Joram of Kamle, 18-21, 21-8, 21-14. Jumshe Riba and Tupi Gadi of Leparada claimed the girls’ doubles U-13 title, dominating Gonya Riba and Pia Basar of Leparada with scores of 21-10, 21-7.<\/p>\n Licha Gumsh from Papum Pare shone in the boys’ singles U-15 final, outplaying Teshi Bidum of Papum Pare, 21-9, 21-12. Jessica N. Saring of Lower Dibang Valley clinched the girls’ singles U-15 title with a solid win over Laa Anu of Kamle, 21-14, 21-12.<\/p>\n In the boys’ doubles U-15, Sangio Robin and Teshi Bidum from Papum Pare edged out Chomasam Kungkho and Takar Rai of Tirap with a comeback victory, 15-21, 21-17, 21-13. The mixed doubles U-15 saw Kapnai Kamikham and Likha Deechum of SLSA secure their title against Gumba Rime and Shristi Kumari of Lohit, 14-21, 21-19, 21-15.<\/p>\n Nabam Isaac of Papum Pare clinched the boys’ singles U-17 title with a close win over Taku Manku of Tawang, 21-23, 21-17, 21-19. Jessica N Saring of Lower Dibang Valley continued her dominance with a win over Laa Anu of Kamle in the girls’ singles U-17, 21-10, 21-8.<\/p>\n The U-17 boys’ doubles title went to Loki Gollo and Tseten Gyurmey of SLSA, who bested C. Nantiwa Chowpoo and C. Soijan Manlong of Namsai, 21-17, 23-21. In the mixed doubles U-17, Chipe Riram and Adam Doyom from Upper Subansiri emerged victorious against C.Nantiwa Chowpoo and N. Sneha Mowke of Namsai, 21-10, 21-9.<\/p>\n In the U-19 category, Laa Robin of Kamle claimed the boys’ singles title with a decisive win over Samuel Tamang of APPSCB, 21-17, 21-9. Montilly Pul of Anjaw fought through a tough match to secure the girls’ singles U-19 title against Dolma Tamang of Tawang, 13-21, 21-13, 21-11.<\/p>\n The boys’ doubles U-19 final saw Lobsang Choidrup and Taku Manku from Tawang defeat Kemar Riso and Mom Niting of Lower Subansiri, 21-14, 21-15.<\/p>\n Attending the closing function, Badminton Association of India (BAI) joint secretary Omar Radhid assured the Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) that the U-19 National Championship will be hosted in Arunachal in November 2025.<\/p>\n Speaker Tesam Pongte, along with MLAs Mutchu Mithi, Jignu Namchoom and Likha Soni, attended the closing ceremony and distributed prizes to the winners, marking a fitting end to a memorable championship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NAMSAI, 22 Aug: The Li-Ning 11th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship reached its thrilling conclusion here on Thursday, highlighting a showcase of top-tier badminton talent across the state. 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