Tura, Jan 15: The highly anticipated Badminton games commenced on Monday at the Tura Indoor Hall in Hawakhana, treating spectators to a display of exceptional skills and talents from players representing various districts.

In badminton, most games were closely fought as the competition heated up.

In the first round of competition Mewanlamkupar of Eastern West Khasi Hills beat Hunbait S Manner from West Jaintia Hills in a close contest with the final scoreline reading 18-21, 21-11, and 23-21.

In the next really close contest, Stephan Marwein of East Khasi Hills defeated Biswajit Ghosh from West Garo Hills 2-1 with Stephen winning the 1st and 3rd set while Biswajit pulled one back in the second. The final scoreline read 21-18, 20-22, and 22-20.

Civilo Ch Momin of South West Garo Hills secured a win against Nangkiewshaphrang from Eastern West Khasi hills by 23-21, 21-19. Though Momin won in straight sets, the contest was extremely close.

In other matches, Gaurav Dutta of West Garo Hills was clinical in his victory over Jefrryford Lyngdoh from West Khasi Hills winning in two sets 21-16, 21-11. Enrique Syiem of Ri-Bhoi rolled over Banshanlang Pariong from West Khasi Hills in straight sets with an easy 21-12, 21-10 victory.

Raynel Kharbuki of East Khasi Hills had an easy outing defeating Banshanbor Lamare from West Jaintia Hills, again in straight sets 21-9, 21-14.

In another match, Dabiangsakani of West Jaintia Hills hardly broke sweat against Baphishisha Marshillong from West Khasi Hills defeating his rival in another straight set victory, 21-18, 21-12.

Boys’ Singles Results:
1. Mewanlamkupar (EWKH) Defeat Hunbait S Manner (WJH) 18-21,21-11, 23-21
2. Stephan Marwein (EKH) Defeat Biswajit Ghosh (WGH),21-18, 20-22, 22-20
3. Civilo Ch Momin (SWGH) Defeat Nangkhiewshaphrang (EWKH) 23-21, 21-19
4. Gaurav Dutta (WGH) Defeat Jefrryford Lyngdoh (WKH) 21-6, 21-11
5. Enrique Syiem (RBBA) Defeat Banshanlang Pariong (WKH) 21-12, 21-10
6. Raynel Kharbuki (EKH) Defeat Banshabor Lamare (WJH) 21-9, 21-14
7. Dabiangsakani (WJH) Defeat Baphishisha Marshillong (WKH) 21-18, 21-12

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