Indian Women's Doubles Pair Claims Runner-Up Spot in Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2023

In a thrilling showdown at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2023, the Indian women’s doubles pair, Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa, secured the runner-up position after a closely contested final match. The duo faced formidable opponents in Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi.

The final match lived up to its hype, delivering a nail-biting three-game spectacle. The Indian pair displayed tremendous determination but narrowly missed out on the championship title. The final scoreline read 14-21, 21-17, 15-21 in favor of Iwanaga and Nakanishi.

Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa’s journey to the final showcased their exceptional skills and tenacity. Notably, they achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the only Indian women’s doubles pair this year to reach two finals in the BWF World Tour. Their previous victory came at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023 in October, where they emerged victorious.

The Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2023 featured a prize money purse of USD 210,000, making it a prestigious event on the badminton calendar. Tanisha-Ashwini’s commendable performance earned them a well-deserved spot in the finals.

In other categories, the men’s singles final witnessed an intense battle between Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen and Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. After a gripping encounter lasting 51 minutes, Chi Yu Jen emerged victorious with a scoreline of 20-22, 21-12, 21-17.

Meanwhile, in the women’s singles final, Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara secured a win against Line Hojmark of Kjaersfeldt from Denmark. Okuhara’s skill and precision on the court led her to a triumphant performance, closing the match with a score of 21-19, 21-16.

The Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2023 showcased top-tier talent from around the world, providing badminton enthusiasts with thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments.