Naaisha Kaur Bhatoye, 15,  stayed on course for a triple crown in the Maharashtra State Open badminton tournament with victories in the girls U-17,  women’s singles and mixed doubles alongside Viraj Kuvale, at the Andheri Sports Complex on Friday. 

The youngster first defeated Arya Mestry 15-13, 15-8 in the women’s singles quarters and then returned to overpower Hita Agarwal 15-8, 15-6.