Who won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championships 2024 held in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: M. Raghu and Devika Sihag
Explanation:
- At the 85th Senior National Badminton Championship 2023-24, held in Guwahati (Assam), M. Raghu of Karnataka and Devika Sihag of Haryana clinched the Men's and Women's Singles titles, respectively.
- •Men's Singles: M. Raghu won his maiden national title by defeating Tharun M. of Telangana in the final.
- •Women's Singles: 18-year-old Devika Sihag won the Women's Singles title by defeating Tanvi Sharma of Maharashtra in straight sets in the final.
Additional Points:
- Event: This championship was held towards the end of December 2023, with the results remaining a topic of discussion into early 2024.
- Doubles Titles: Men's Doubles: Won by K. Pruthvi Roy and Suraj Goala.
- Women's Doubles: Won by Priya Devi Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra.
- Mixed Doubles: The pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto emerged victorious.
Potential Q&A:
Question: Where was the 85th Senior National Badminton Championship held?
Answer: Guwahati, Assam.
Question: Which state does Devika Sihag represent?
Answer: Haryana.
Question: Why did top players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen not participate in this edition?
Answer: Due to international commitments and injury management.