Talented shuttler of the city Malvika Bansod entered the quarterfinals in Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament-2019 at Bangalore on Friday.
In the pre-quarters Malvika clashed with city colleague Mugdha Agrey. However in the first game when Malvika was leading by 17-7, Mugdha retired and conceded the match.
Earlier 14th seed Malvika eliminated Sheethal D 21-13, 21-15 in 31 minutes. Mugdha created major upset to enter the quarterfinals. She stunned second seed Kanika Kanwal 21-19, 21-13 in 37 minutes.
In the men’s singles event city’s Rohan Gurbani’s challenge has came to an end as he lost to third seed Chirag Sen 18-21, 14-21.