Badminton Nationals: Chirag, Tanvi storm into final

Guwahati

Chirag Sen fought off a strong challenge from the second-seeded Kiran George, securing a 21-18 21-18 victory as he advanced into the men’s singles final of the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships. Tanvi Sharma beat Isharani Baruah 21-15 20-22 21-14, while Haryana’s Anmol Kharb upset second-seeded Ashmita Chaliha 21-17 21-19.

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