Irshad Ahmad and Anjali Prajapati won the titles during Khasdar Krida Mahotsav Carrom Tournament on Friday.
In the men’s singles final, Ahmad representing Rai Club defeated Nikhil Lokhande of Janta Club 24-14, 25-0. Earlier in the semis, Nikhil Lokhande got the better of Manish Meshram (Siddharth) 26-6, 20-14 whereas Irshad Ahmad downed bt Nilesh Jambhulkar (Om Krida) 25-0, 24-1. Nilesh Jambhulkar secured third place defeating Manish Meshram 25-2, 22-16.
In the women’s final, Anjali Prajapati recorded 15-7, 20-0 victory over Dipti Nishad to win the title. In the semis Anjali outplayed Priti Batho 9-5, 19-4 whereas Dipti quelled the challenge of Dipti Kumbhare 12-14, 15-7, 7-6. In the hardline final, Dipti Kumbhare pipped Priti Batho 5-11, 8-4, 6-1. North Nagpur MLA Dr Milind Mane distributed the prizes.
Results
Men’s singles SF: Nikhil Lokhande (Janta Club) bt Manish Meshram (Siddharth) 26-6, 20-14; Irshad Ahmad (Rai) bt Nilesh Jambhulkar (Om Krida) 25-0, 24-1
Third place: Nilesh Jambhulkar bt Manish Meshram 25-2, 22-16.
Final: Irshad Ahmad bt Nikhil Lolhande 24-14, 25-0.
Women singles SF: Anjali Prajapati bt Priti Batho 9-5, 19-4; Dipti Nishad bt Dipti Kumbhare 12-14, 15-7, 7-6.
Third place: Dipti Kumbhare bt Priti Batho 5-11, 8-4, 6-1
Final: Anjali Prajapati bt Dipti Nishad 15-7, 20-0.
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