City shuttler Malvika Bansod while representing India claimed the women singles crown in Maldives International Future Series 2019 on Sunday. Thus she claimed first women singles title at international-level defeating top seed Thet Htar Thuzar of Myanmar 21-13, 21-11 in a one-sided affair in just 31 minutes.
Earlier on Saturday in the semi-final, Malvika thumped Suphapich Silprakob of Thailand 21-10, 21-14 in exactly half an hour. Malvika, who represents Airport Authority of India, was playing her first international tournament in the senior category and she made it count by winning the title.
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