Final Results: Hundred Masters Badminton Tournament 2024
Pune, 12th December 2024: The prestigious Hundred Masters Badminton Tournament 2024 concluded on Sunday, showcasing exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm among senior badminton players from across the country. The event was a grand celebration of skill and determination, with categories tailored to recognize the brilliance of players across varying age groups and partnerships.
The tournament witnessed thrilling matches, with several senior athletes proving that age is no barrier to excellence. A special mention goes to the winners in the highly competitive senior categories, MD 150+, XD 150+, and XD 140+, who exemplified extraordinary endurance and passion.
Final Results
Mixed Doubles (XD)
XD 80+ Final
Gold: Rohit S. & Somya J.
Silver: Manoj & Swati
XD 90+ Final
Gold: Pankaj Saha & Ronak
Silver: Shekar & Shylaja
XD 100+ Final
Gold: Umesh & Shrutha Keerthi
Silver: Deep Kumar & K. Lakshmi
XD 130+ Final
Gold: Umesh & Shymala
Silver: Georgy & Vijayalakshmi
XD 140+ Final
Gold (Shared):
BS Basavaraja & Saroja
Sanjay Dixit & Shrutha Keerthi
Men’s Doubles (MD)
MD 80+ Final
Gold: Madhu N. & Sai
Silver: Raj & Manoj
MD 90+ Final
Gold: Manoj Jaina & Samantha
Silver: Manoj Jaju & Mohona Rao
MD 100+ Final
Gold: Manoj Hasam & Atul D.
Silver: Shekhar Y. & Jaideep Sathe
MD 110+ Final
Gold: A. Gunde & Bhramar Singer
Silver: Ravindra & Umesh
MD 120+ Final
Gold: Satish Paprikar & Bhramar Singer
Silver: Pankaj Shah & Satish Mundala
MD 130+ Final
Gold: Anand Ghate & Nilesh Kelkar
Silver: Raj Singh & Harmeet Singh
MD 140+ Final
Gold: Umesh Kumar & Chandrashekharappa
Silver: Naushad T. & Anand Ghate
MD 150+ Final
Gold: Anand Ghate & Prakash Rammappa
Silver: BS Basavaraja & Damodhar Thombre
Special Achievements
Outstanding Achievement by a Woman Athlete:
Shrutha Keerthi, a remarkable player from Bengaluru, delivered an extraordinary performance, securing 4 gold medals and 1 bronze in the tournament. As a woman, her stellar accomplishment stands as an inspiring example of excellence and determination in sports. Shrutha participated across multiple categories, showcasing versatility and skill.
Most Decorated Male Player: Anand Ghate, who clinched multiple medals across categories, demonstrated consistency and superior performance.
Notable Performances:
The MD 150+ winners, Anand Ghate & Prakash Rammappa, triumphed in one of the most senior and prestigious categories.
The XD 140+ finalists, who displayed exemplary sportsmanship by sharing the gold medal after a tightly contested match.
Upcoming Event Announcement
The excitement of the Hundred Masters Badminton Tournament continues with its next edition tentatively scheduled for May 2025 in Bengaluru. This event promises to bring another round of high-level competition and camaraderie among senior badminton players. Stay tuned for more details!
Closing Remarks
The Hundred Masters Badminton Tournament 2024 not only celebrated the competitive spirit of seasoned players but also reinforced the values of resilience and camaraderie. Heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners for making this event a resounding success.
