Lucknow, June 29, 2025:The Late Ran Bahadur Singh Memorial Lucknow District Badminton Championship 2025 concluded with great fervor and sporting excellence at the state-of-the-art BBD Badminton Academy. Organised by theLucknow Badminton Association under the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association banner, the championship took place from June 26th to 29th, attracting the city’s best talent across age […]
Lucknow, June 29, 2025:The Late Ran Bahadur Singh Memorial Lucknow District Badminton Championship 2025 concluded with great fervor and sporting excellence at the state-of-the-art BBD Badminton Academy. Organised by theLucknow Badminton Association under the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association banner, the championship took place from June 26th to 29th, attracting the city’s best talent across age groups and categories.
The tournament, held in memory of the late Ran Bahadur Singh—a key figure in nurturing badminton in Lucknow—witnessed intense rallies, nail-biting finishes, and the emergence of future champions.
Complete List of Champions:
| Event | Winner(s) | Runner(s) | Score |
| Men’s Singles Boys’ Singles U-19 | PrabhasKushwaha Neetesh Thakur (BBD) [2] | BhumeshUttrani 23-21,21-12 ShivamYadav (KD Singh) | 21-16, 18-21, 8-6 Ret. |
| Women’s Singles (WS) | Sneha Singh (AKSBA) [1] | PriyankaGautam (AKSBA) | 21-14, 19-21, 23-21 |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Farhan Khan + PrabhasKushwaha (BBD Academy) | MokkshShaswat + Siddharth Mishra (MJ Academy/AKSBA) [1] | Walkover |
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | PriyankaGautam + Sadiya Khan (AKSBA/MJ Academy) | MansiAidasani + ShivangiAgarwal (MJ Academy) | 21-8, 21-8 |
| Mixed Doubles (XD) | MokkshShaswat + Sneha Singh (MJ Academy/AKSBA) [1] | AnantAnand + Soniya Rajput (ISA) [2] | 21-11, 21-14 |
Age-Group Category Highlights:
- U-19 Girls’ Singles:AprajitaGhoshal (Rising Star) defeated RadhikaAgarwal (Mini Stadium) [1] 21-15, 21-13
- U-19 Boys’ Singles:Neetesh Thakur (BBD) [2] triumphed over ShivamYadav (KD Singh) 21-16, 18-21, 8-6 Ret.
- U-19 Mixed Doubles:AnantAnand + Sara Ali (ISA) beat MukulVerma + Megan Prakash (ISA/MJ Academy) 21-11, 21-15
- U-17 Girls’ Singles & U-15 Girls’ Singles:Double Crown WinnerAarnaviPathak (BBD Academy) showcased dominance in both categories
- U-17 Boys’ Singles:Nilesh Bhatt (ISA) [1] edged past TathastuRai (MJ Academy) 14-21, 21-19, 21-17
- U-15 Boys’ Singles:HarshitYadav (AKSBA) [3/4] defeated LonibonPawe (KD Singh) 15-21, 21-15, 21-17
- U-13 Boys’ Singles:MuditPandey (CAHWK Stadium) [1] beat Preet Raj (Malik Academy) [3/4] 21-17, 21-17
- U-11 Girls’ Singles:Saanvi Kumar (Dalibagh Club) [1] routed Kimaya Singh (MJ Academy) 21-3, 21-6
- U-11 Boys’ Singles:Kanishk Roy (Dhiraj Academy) [1] overcame Abhijay Singh (Divine Academy) [3/4] 17-21, 21-14, 21-13
Doubles Winners Across Age Groups:
- BD U-19:KartikBablash + ShivamPandey (BBD) – Walkover
- BD U-17:Nilesh Bhatt + ShivangVerma (ISA) beat Arinjay Singh + ShashwatShukla (Divine Academy) 17-21, 22-20, 21-15
- BD U-15:AbhaiRastogi + LonibonPawe (KD Singh) won a thriller 21-17, 12-21, 23-21
- GD U-13:JanyaSrivastava + RiddhiDubey (AKSBA/Rising Star) beat Anayika + Prashasti Sharma 21-11, 21-9
- GD U-11:Abhisarika Singh + RiddhimaAgarwal (BBD Academy) beat JhanviArya + Kimaya Singh (MJ Academy) 21-7, 21-11
- XD U-15:HarshitYadav + JanyaSrivastava (AKSBA) overcame RaghavSrivastava + ManshaRai (AKSBA) 21-15, 21-10
- XD U-17:TathastuRai + PriyankaGautam (MJ Academy/AKSBA) beat YashuardhanPandey + ManshaRai (AKSBA) 21-10, 21-12
Emerging Stars:
- JanyaSrivastava (AKSBA) made a mark by winning multiple titles across Girls’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles in U-13 and U-15.
- AarnaviPathak (BBD Academy) secured a double crown by winning both U-15 and U-17 Girls’ Singles titles.
- HarshitYadav (AKSBA) won both U-15 Boys’ Singles and U-15 Mixed Doubles titles.
Tournament Impact:
Over 550 participants competed across 25+ categories at the high-performance BBD Badminton Academy facility, reflecting the growing grassroots strength and technical caliber of Lucknow’s badminton ecosystem. The awards were given away by Shri. VirajSagar Das, Chairman, UPBA and Shri.NavneetSehgal, President, UPBA.
Shri.NavneetSehgal, President, UP Badminton Association, said:“This championship continues to honour the legacy of Late Ran Bahadur Singh while unearthing the next generation of badminton talent in Lucknow. We are proud of the high level of participation and performance showcased over the past four days.”
Shri.VirajSagar Das, Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association said:”The Late Ran Bahadur Singh Memorial Championship is not just a tournament—it’s a celebration of legacy, talent, and the spirit of sportsmanship. Watching young shuttlers from across Lucknow rise to the occasion at a world-class venue like BBD Badminton Academy is a testament to the bright future of badminton in our state. At UPBA, we remain steadfast in our mission to nurture grassroots talent and provide them with the platforms they deserve.”
Other dignitaries present were Shri. Sudharma Singh, Hony.Secretary, UPBA, Shri.ArunKakkar, VP, UPBA, Shri. Anil Dhyani, Organising Secretary, Lucknow Badminton Association, Shri.RavindraChauhan, Referee, Shri. YogeshShetty, Convenor Tournament Committee, ShriAbhijeetYada, Advisor Tournament Committee and Shri. Ram Mohan Agarwal, President, LBA.
The Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association remains committed to nurturing young shuttlers and promoting competitive excellence through platforms such as these.