Rajasthan’s Murli Sharma & Aryan Tyagi win men’s doubles gold at North Zone Inter-State Badminton Championships in Himachal, showcasing skill & resolve.
Una shown strong at the site
In the inter-state Badminton Championships of the North Region, the players of Rajasthan, held in Una, Himachal Pradesh, left their mark. While the overall team was seen in the ranking, the individual moments of talent stole the limelight.
In the men’s doubles final, Murali Sharma and Aryan Tyagi of Rajasthan faced against Divyansh Rawat and Yoganash Singh of Delhi. Sharma and Tyagi held their nerve, who won to lift gold with a tight score of 21–19 and 21-17 and to add reputation to the state’s badminton profile.
Mixed results in categories
Although the couple gold was an attraction, other events did not go on the way to Rajasthan. Last season, the champion, senior men team, reduced the semi -finals against Delhi. A contingent of under -19 boys captured the silver, while the girls settled for bronze towards teams and women.
These results show both the promise and regions that require more stability and power, especially in converting semi -final appearances into victory.
Rising Stars & Close Finnish
The U-19 players came with a strong performance throughout the board. Suhasi Verma claimed silver in a singles of under -19 girls after a difficult match. In the U-19 mixed doubles, the pair of Jungjit Singh Kajla and Kavya Swamy fought well, but the top seed was defeated by Rawat-Waldia. However, their performance indicates Rajasthan’s depth and upcoming capacity, especially when young athletes get exposure in high pressure matches.
Reflections and What Lies Ahead
The coach of Rajasthan expressed both pride and a little regret. Proud of the gold medal victory and many near misses, regret in those moments where the matches slipped narrowly. The absence of some major players was quoted as a factor that damages his team’s performance compared to the previous season.
But successes give speed. Players like Murali Sharma and Aryan Tyagi have renewed confidence and experience that can give better results in state and national-level tournaments.
With the preparation of the BWF World Championship 2026, the preparation of the high-day tournament ahead of India, performing in zonal and inter-state events becomes an important building block. It will be important for increasing talent to improve fitness, match nature, and stability. Youth shuttlers of Rajasthan have shown that they can rise on the occasion. With more opportunities, they may soon be the names to see in the national circuit.
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