Historic victory for NVBS: Riya Kurian wins gold at Bahrain Junior International Series 2024
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Manama: Riya Kurian, a 14 year old rising star from New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS), Doha Qatar, made history by clinching the gold medal in the Und...
Manama: Riya Kurian, a 14-year-old rising star from New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS), Doha-Qatar, made history by clinching the gold medal in the Under-15 Girls Singles category at the BWF Bahrain Junior International Series 2024, held from September 17th to 22nd.
In a thrilling final, Riya triumphed over Vaidehi Kalidasan from the UAE in a hard-fought three-set match, with scores of 10-21, 22-20, 21-19.
She dominated the semifinals, defeating Aarvi Gondhalekar (UAE) in straight sets, 21-14, 21-13.
Currently a 9th-grade student at Birla Public School, Doha-Qatar, Riya's gold medal marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning badminton career.
This victory follows her silver medal at the same event in 2023, showcasing her remarkable progress driven by relentless dedication and hard work.
