By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: S Pyngrope clinched men’s singles title of the Sohiong Open badminton championship by defeating Raju Joshi in straight sets (25-23 and 21-15) in the final played at Sohiong Indoor Stadium, Sohiong, on Wednesday.
Pyngrope ran away with cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with the trophy.
The first set witnessed a close contest between two young players.
In women’s singles, Balarina Syiem won the title defeating Yesther Kharkongor in the final. Balarina won the match 21-11 and 21-9.
In the men’s doubles, Dr Ibo and Bishen defeated the Joshi brothers (P Joshi and R Joshi) 21-7 and 21-17 in the final.
In the women’s double, Pretty and Esther defeated Yesther and Earnacle 21-16) and (21-19) in the final.
Finally, in the mixed doubles, Dr Ibo and Balarina Syiem defeated R Joshi and Pretty 21-17 and 21-17 in the final.
Former Chief Minister DD Lapang, Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh and Founder Strong Cajee gave away prizes.
