Mahimkar & Prisha Shah Clinch Double Titles at Maharashtra State Open Badminton

Harshit Mahimkar and Prisha Shah dominated the Maharashtra State Open Badminton Tournament 2024, clinching both the men’s and women’s singles titles along with the U-17 boys’ and girls’ singles crowns. Held at the Willingdon Sports Club, the tournament saw these two shuttlers showcase exceptional skills, bringing back memories of previous triumphs in the Maharashtra badminton circuit while setting a high bar for future competitors.

Mahimkar’s Impressive Double Victory

Harshit Mahimkar, unseeded in the men’s singles, pulled off a remarkable 21-12, 21-17 victory over fourth-seeded Soham Pathak to win the men’s singles title. His composure and tactical play were evident as he also claimed the U-17 boys’ singles title, defeating top-seeded Tanay Mehendale with a dominant 21-7, 21-13 scoreline.

Prisha Shah’s Stellar Performance

Prisha Shah, who has been a consistent performer in the junior badminton circuit, continued her excellent form by clinching the women’s singles title with a 21-18, 21-10 win over Devanshi Shinde. She followed it up with a comfortable 21-16, 21-16 victory in the girls’ U-17 final against Khushi Pahwa, marking her second title of the tournament.

Key Results & Achievements

Boys’ U-11 singles: Alfy Mekkadath defeated Arham Bhandari 21-11, 20-22, 21-18

Girls’ U-11 singles: Priya Amburle triumphed over Samikshaa Misra 21-14, 16-21, 21-13

Boys’ U-13 singles: Shlok Goyal bested Ruhaan Bhatia 21-13, 21-16

Girls’ U-13 singles: Anvisha Ghorpade defeated Imaan Motorwala 14-21, 21-12, 21-13

Boys’ U-17 doubles: Nidhish More/Tanay Mehendale beat Ishan Salvi/Sumit Made 21-15, 20-22, 21-8

Girls’ U-17 doubles: Ananya Rane/Jashvi Bhatt won against Arya Phalane/Enaya Golecha 21-9, 21-19

Men’s doubles: Nidhish More/Soham Phatak overcame Arjun Suresh/Siddhesh Raut 25-23, 14-21, 21-13

Women’s doubles: Samia Shah/Shivani Herlekar defeated Alka Karayil/Vedika Kulkarni 18-21, 21-18, 21-19

Summery of the news

Why in News	Key Points	Static Information
Maharashtra State Open Badminton Tournament 2024	Harshit Mahimkar and Prisha Shah won double titles (Men’s Singles, U-17 Boys’ Singles, Women’s Singles, U-17 Girls’ Singles).	Tournament held at Willingdon Sports Club, Mumbai.
Harshit Mahimkar’s Performance	Harshit defeated Soham Pathak (21-12, 21-17) in Men’s Singles final and Tanay Mehendale (21-7, 21-13) in Boys’ U-17 final.	Maharashtra State (Maharashtra Badminton Association).
Prisha Shah’s Performance	Prisha defeated Devanshi Shinde (21-18, 21-10) in Women’s Singles and Khushi Pahwa (21-16, 21-16) in Girls’ U-17 Singles final.	Maharashtra (Greater Mumbai Badminton Association).
Other Key Winners	Boys’ U-13 Singles: Shlok Goyal, Boys’ U-15 Singles: Praful Patel, Boys’ U-17 Doubles: Nidhish More/Tanay Mehendale, Women’s Doubles: Samia Shah/Shivani Herlekar.	N/A
Tournament Organizers	Tournament organized by Court Champions 24 in association with GMBA and MBA.	GMBA: Greater Mumbai Badminton Association.
Tournament Date and Location	Tournament held in 2024, at the Willingdon Sports Club in Mumbai.	Mumbai (Capital of Maharashtra).
Other Title Winners	Girls’ U-17 Doubles: Ananya Rane/Jashvi Bhatt, Boys’ U-11 Singles: Alfy Mekkadath.	Maharashtra (Host State).