Top-seeded Indian women’s double champions Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy won the silver at the Hyderabad Open badminton championship, losing to Korean players Baek Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun in the final clash. The pair lost to the Korean champions 17-21, 17-21 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Reddy took to social media to announce the silver in an emotional post: “It’s silver medal for me and my partner @p9ashwini in Hyderabad open Grand Prix.

We had played pretty good matches from the first round but unfortunately we couldn’t pull the finals match which will make us learn and get better. I would like to thank each and everyone who came and supported us especially to my family, friends, fans and well wishers. I have nothing but gratitude. Also it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my coaches, support staff and to my sponsors…. Thank you everyone #nevergiveup #toughsituationsbuildstrongpeople #keepfighting #bepositive”

Meanwhile, reighning national champion Sourabh Verma defeated Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 21-13, 14-21, 21-16 in the 52-minute final to win the men’s single title.

source: http://www.femina.in / Femina / Home> Trending> Achievers / by femina / August 12th, 2019