The women’s team of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Institute of Management won the Inter-collegiate Badminton contest, organised by The Physical Education and Sports Department of RTM Nagpur University.
Dr Ambedkar Institute defeated LAD College 2-0. In singles Nehal Gosavi defeated Devika Kawle in straight sets 21-10, 21-11, Nehal and Ananya Durugkar beat Devika-Chaitali Nayse 21-13, 21-15 in doubles.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College secured the third position by defeating the team of YCCE. Shreya Nandanwar defeated Astha Ganveer 21-17, 21-17. YCCE levelled the score to 1-1 as Astha-Shivali Deshpande defeated Shreya-Rutuja Dautpure 21-16, 21-12. In the third singles, Shiwali Despnade defeated Rushika Sharma 21-3, 21-11 to clinch the third place.
Earlier the tournament was inaugurated by Dr Ashok Dawande of Arts and Science College, Pulgaon. Director of Physical Education and Sports Dr Sharad Suryavanshi. Tournament Chief Dr Jayant Burade and others were present. RTMNU Senate members Rahul Hanwante, Umesh Kolam, Dr Suryavanshi, Dr Jatant Burade were guests for the prize distribution function. Ajay Chavan, RTMNU Management Council member presided over.