Coach Saurav Panja applauds the positive traits of the under-14 team

Coach Saurav Panja praises the positive traits of the under-14 team

The two weeks of Asian under-14 developmental event at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar was another fine exposure for the young Indian players. It was Korea that had the upper hand, especially in the first week when its players swept all the gold medals both in boys and girls’ singles and doubles.

Maaya Rajeshwaran made the girls’ final in the first week, while Shivtej Shirfule made the boys’ summit clash in the second week.

Saurav Panja, a talented player in his time, was pleased with the game and attitude of the Indian players. 

“Harithashree Venkatesh also played well in the first week to secure the third place. Maaya and Harithashree played smart doubles in winning the silver. Overall, it was commendable performance by the Indian team to win three silver and a bronze medal”, said Panja. 

Prakaash Sarran was the fourth player in the Indian squad, and had made the quarterfinals in the first week, 

Panja was pleased to help the players soon after they had competed in the Asia-Oceania World junior event in Kuching, Malaysia. It was a chastening experience for the boys team.

“They are all good players, and not difficult to coach and guide. They are disciplined, hard working and have good attitude”, said Panja.