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GD Birla badminton: International shuttlers shine at Bombay Gymkhana

Updated on: 18 April,2026 09:45 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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In the 75+ women’s doubles quarters, Popat and partner Naheed Divecha beat Jaanvi Merani and Sonal Battad 15-11, 15-3.

GD Birla badminton: International shuttlers shine at Bombay Gymkhana

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Former international shuttlers Aparna Popat and Mangrish Palekar showcased their class in their respective categories to advance to the next round of the GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club badminton tournament, promoted by Badminton Gurukul, at Bombay Gymkhana on Friday.

In the 75+ women’s doubles quarters, Popat and partner Naheed Divecha beat Jaanvi Merani and Sonal Battad 15-11, 15-3.


Meanwhile, the duo of Palekar and Deepak Jaitly comprehensively defeated Ankit Kabra and Tushar Mangal 30-11 to storm into the 85+ men’s doubles quarter-finals.



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