Simran-Ritika win Mauritius Open women's doubles

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Young Indian women's doubles pair of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker clinched their second international title by beating Aminath Nabeeha and Fathimath Nabeeha of in the Senior International badminton tournament in today.

The pair was seeded second in the tournament and were at their dominating best as they brushed aside the number one seeds 21-17 21-12 with consummate ease.

We are very happy with the win and it gives us great confidence going ahead in our career. We hope to carry the momentum forward in (U-19) and give our best shot at the elite Asian tournament and return with medal, an elated Ritika said after the match.

Simran and Ritika, who are number one ranked U-19 pair of India, will be spearheading the Indian girls' double challenge at and lot will be expected of them after their recent success.

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First Published: Sun, June 10 2018. 21:50 IST