Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2009:
W james and K Sarjubala respectively claimed the men's and women's singles titles of the 54th State Badminton Championship, which concluded at MBA Indoor stadium, DMC campus today.
James defeated RK Cinir 21-6, 21-13 to claim the title while Sarjubala outlasted Ksh Khelpati 21-9, 22-20 in the women's final.
In team events of the 28th Inter District championship, Imphal west shuttlers bagged the men's and veteran titles with the women's crown going to Thoubal, who also wrested the junior boys team title.
Imphal East claimed the junior girls top honour.
In mini boys singles final Unilkumar defeated I Roosevelt 21-12, 21-16 with the girls crown won by N Purnima, who defeated Rubashah Hussain 18-21, 21-12, 21-19 .
Other singles finals.
Midget BS (U-13): L Dickson bt RK yaisana 22-20, 11-21, 21-15; MGTGS (U-13): M Somibala bt N Rebeka 21-15, 21-16; SJGS (U-16): M Somibala bt N Rebeka 20-22, 21-11, 21-12; SJBS: m Surchand bt H Thoi Thoi 21-12, 21-9; JBS: W james bt RK Cinir 21-10, 21-5; JGS: Ksh Khelpati bt L Rebeka 21-14, 21-19; VS (40+): H Inaocha bt RK Robinsana 21-7, 21-9; VS (45+): Benu Salam bt A Sunitikumar 21-12, 15-21, 21-15; VS (50+): Kh Shyamkanhai bt S Jatra 13-21, 21-17, 21-19 .