PANAJI

Goa’s badminton sensation Tanisha Crasto has created history by winning Gold at Junior Nationals Badminton. She is the first Goan to achieve such a feat.

Tanisha who was participating at the Yonex Sunrise 43rd Junior Nationals Badminton championships at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh won gold in Under 19 Girls doubles event, partnering Aditi Bhatt from Uttarakhand.

Tanisha and her partner who were seeded 5 had a sublime run in this championship, where they knocked out top seeds Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker in the semifinals.

In the finals, they put up a fantastic performance, dominating the match from start to finish to defeat local favourites Shruti Mishra and Samridhi Singh from Uttar Pradesh 21-13, 21-10.

Tanisha also won a bronze in the Under 19 mixed doubles in the championship, partnering Ishaan Bhatnagar from Chhattisgarh.

Message from Goa Badminton Association

“Badminton is one of the most popular games in India which makes Tanisha’s achievement all the more remarkable, given the highly competitive nature of the sport. The government must recognize the achievements of athletes like Tanisha Crasto and various others who are bringing so many laurels for the state. To achieve success at the highest level requires specialized training and a lot of financial support. The government must come out with a long-term plan to identify and nurture the best pool of talent from Goa. Our heartiest congratulations to Tanisha, her coaches and proud parents.”