Manjit-Dingku pair settle for bronze medal at Bahrain International Challenge

IMPHAL, Nov 27
Shuttlers, Manjit and Dingku from Manipur scripted history as they won an international bronze medal after reaching men's doubles semi-finals at the Bahrain International Challenge held at Manama Bahrain.
The pair defeated Bokka Navaneeth and Srikrishna Sai Kumar Podile in a all-Indian first round encounter before beating Indonesian pair of Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Patra Harapan Rindorindo 21-14, 21-12 in the second round to book the semi-final berth.
They however went down 15-21, 10-21 to Raymond Indra and Daniel Edgar Marvino of Indonesia to finish their campaign with a bronze medal.
It is the best by a doubles pair from Manipur in an international tournament, said Manipur Badminton Association general secretary in a statement. The association also wished the pair more success in the future.