Abdul Sagir (RBI) retained the inter Bank carrom singles title defeating his partner Anil Rambhad (RBI)
In a keenly contested final match during inter Bank Carrom Tournament conducted by Bankers Sports Council Nagpur at BOM Recreation Club Hll here the other day.
On the way to the finals Abdul Sagir registered a convincing victory over A B Roka (SBI) 25-0 25-0. While the second semi finals between Anil Rambhad and former World number 3 Raju Katare (BOI) was keenly contested. Anil Rambhad won the semis in 2 straight games 25-18, 25-19 to enter into the finals.
The finals was an all RBI affair, in which defending champion Abdul Sagir won the first game convincingly 25-8 but in the second game Anil bounced back to level the match to one all (20-15)
In the decider, 3rd game Abdul Sagir by virtue of his experience won the 3rd game (24-20)and the title also.
It may be mentioned that this is Sagirs consecutive 3rd title.
Results : Semi finals
Abdul sagir RBI bt A B Roka (SBI)Â 25-0, 25-0
Anil Rambhad bt Raju Katare(BOI) 25-18, 23-19
Finals
Abdul Sagir bt Anil Rambhad 22-8, 15-20, 24-20
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