Rithvik Sanjeevi finishes runner-up at Bangladesh International Challenge

Nila Viluvan also reached the semi-final of the mixed doubles category of the event.

Indian Badminton player Rithvik Sanjeevi from Hatsun Badminton Centre finishes Runner-up in the Yonex - Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2021 held in Bangabandhu National Stadium Complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Rithvik Sanjeevi lost after giving a tough fight to Abhishek Saini 21-15, 21-18 in the final of the Yonex - Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2021 held on Sunday. In another significant development, Nila Valluvan, training at Hatsun Badminton Centre reached the Semifinal in the mixed doubles event partnering Nazeer Khan.

The five day tournament was conducted by Bangladesh Badminton Federation concluded on 5th December, 2021. Players from across the globe participated in this tournament. Indian players had put up a strong and indomitable show as they fought for the top prize.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ajith Haridas, Chief Mentor, Hatsun Badminton Centre, said "The journey of Rithvik Sanjeevi is a result of his continuous hard work aided by the coaching staff and their training methodology. It is heartening to work with promising talent who have the potential to scale newer heights.  We will continue to identify talent from diverse backgrounds and offer them with a platform to get professional training and bring more pride to the nation.

About Hatsun Badminton Centre

Hatsun Badminton Centre is a world class coaching centre in Thiruthangal, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu built with an initial investment of Rs.25 crores by Hatsun Agro Product Ltd as part of its CSR efforts. The centre provides a professional platform for the next generation of badminton enthusiasts with expert coaches, latest training methods, mental conditioning and best in class in-house infrastructure for physical conditioning to compete at the highest level. The centre aims to nurture budding talent and help in realizing their sporting ambitions.

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