The 3rd BWF Saint-Denis Reunion Open 2024, held from July 3 to 7 in Saint-Denis, the capital of the French overseas département of Réunion in the Western Indian Ocean, saw Indian badminton players dominate the tournament. They secured both the men’s and women’s singles titles, showcasing India’s growing prowess in international badminton.
Tasnim Mir, the world no. 75 ranked player from Gujarat, clinched the women’s singles title. She defeated fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree in a compelling final match with straight sets of 21-15, 21-19. This victory marked Tasnim’s third challenger title and her first since 2022, indicating her consistent performance and improvement in the international arena.
In the men’s singles category, Tharun Mannepalli from Telangana emerged victorious. He defeated Yudai Okimoto of Japan in the final, winning in straight sets with a score of 21-15, 21-15. This win represents Tharun’s second international title, following his success at the Kazakhstan International Challenge in April 2024.
While India dominated the singles categories, the men’s doubles final saw a setback. The Indian pair of Prakash Raj and Gouse Malik had to settle for silver. They were defeated by the French duo of Julien Maio and William Villeger in straight sets with a score of 9-21, 14-21.
The 3rd BWF Saint-Denis Reunion Open 2024 is a Grade 3 level international badminton tournament with a prize pool of USD 25,000. It is part of the Badminton Confederation Africa tour of the BWF and is organized at the continental level by member national associations.
The tournament was held at the Gymnase Champ Fleuri in Saint-Denis, providing a unique setting for international badminton in the Western Indian Ocean region.
The Badminton World Federation, originally established as the International Badminton Federation (IBF) in 1934, is the governing body for the sport of badminton globally. In 1981, the organization was renamed to its current title, reflecting its worldwide scope and influence.
The strong showing by Indian players at the Saint-Denis Reunion Open 2024 underscores several important points:
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