Surya Karishma, Rithvik Crowned National Badminton Champions

• Surya Karishma Tamiri and Rithvik Sanjeevi clinched women's and men's singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championship.
• Nineteen-year-old Surya from Vijayawada defeated Tanvi Patri 17-21, 21-12, 21-14 in a nearly hour-long final.
• Rithvik, 2024 Odisha Masters winner, overcame Bharat 21-16, 22-20 in 39 minutes, maintaining composure despite a comeback.
• Surya fought back after losing the first game and a 'height fault' call, winning seven consecutive points in the second game.
• Other titles: Women's Doubles (Shikha Gautam & Ashwini Bhat K), Men's Doubles (Hariharan Amsakarunan & R Ruban Kumar), Mixed Doubles (Satwik Reddy K & Radhika Sharma).

Why It Matters: Surya Karishma Tamiri and Rithvik Sanjeevi secured the singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championship.