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Panaji: Goa’s 10-year-old badminton prodigy Amaira Dhumatker has created history by winning the Girls’ Doubles U-13 title at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior Badminton Ranking Tournament, held in Mumbai from October 27 to November 1, 2026.
Partnering Saina Sharma of Telangana, Amaira produced an impressive performance to clinch the title, defeating the third-seeded pair of Evelyn Priyank Chavali and Sri Pravya Ponnaganti of Andhra Pradesh in a closely contested three-game final. The winning combination prevailed 15-12, 9-15, 17-15 to secure the championship.
The victory marks a major milestone in Amaira’s young badminton career, making her the first player from Goa to win a gold medal at an All India National Ranking Tournament in the Under-13 age category.
At just 10 years old, Amaira has already demonstrated her potential on the national stage. She had previously won a bronze medal at the U-11 National Championships last year, and her latest achievement represents another significant step in her sporting journey.
The Goa Badminton Association congratulated Amaira on her historic achievement. Association president Manoj Patil praised the young shuttler’s dedication and performance, highlighting the commitment and sacrifices required from players and their families to compete at the national level.
He also called upon corporate organisations and business houses to support promising young athletes, particularly by helping them meet the financial demands of training and travelling for competitions.
Goa’s 10-Year-Old Amaira Dhumatker Creates History With U-13 National Badminton Gold in Mumbai
Amaira becomes the first Goan player to win gold at an All India U-13 National Ranking Tournament after a thrilling three-game doubles final.
Panaji: Goa’s 10-year-old badminton prodigy Amaira Dhumatker has created history by winning the Girls’ Doubles U-13 title at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior Badminton Ranking Tournament, held in Mumbai from October 27 to November 1, 2026.
Partnering Saina Sharma of Telangana, Amaira produced an impressive performance to clinch the title, defeating the third-seeded pair of Evelyn Priyank Chavali and Sri Pravya Ponnaganti of Andhra Pradesh in a closely contested three-game final. The winning combination prevailed 15-12, 9-15, 17-15 to secure the championship.
The victory marks a major milestone in Amaira’s young badminton career, making her the first player from Goa to win a gold medal at an All India National Ranking Tournament in the Under-13 age category.
At just 10 years old, Amaira has already demonstrated her potential on the national stage. She had previously won a bronze medal at the U-11 National Championships last year, and her latest achievement represents another significant step in her sporting journey.
The Goa Badminton Association congratulated Amaira on her historic achievement. Association president Manoj Patil praised the young shuttler’s dedication and performance, highlighting the commitment and sacrifices required from players and their families to compete at the national level.
He also called upon corporate organisations and business houses to support promising young athletes, particularly by helping them meet the financial demands of training and travelling for competitions.
Amaira’s remarkable achievement has brought recognition to Goa badminton and provided further encouragement to young players aspiring to make their mark at the national level.
