Indian Under-12 Tennis Teams Triumph in South Asia Championships

The Indian under-12 tennis teams have emerged victorious in the South Asia championships held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The boys' team, comprising Puneeth Manohar, Aarav Chhallani, and Yuvaan Garg, secured the gold medal after defeating Pakistan 2-0 in the final. In the semifinals, they had overcome Sri Lanka 3-0.

Throughout the league phase, the Indian boys displayed their dominance, defeating Bangladesh and Maldives 3-0 in each match, dropping only one game in six encounters. The girls' team, consisting of Srishti Kiran, Khushi Kadian, and Sarena Gahlot, also claimed the title by topping the round-robin league. They defeated Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal, losing just one set in the entire tournament.

The top two teams from the competition will advance to the Asian under-12 championship, which will be hosted in Kazakhstan. Anil Dhupar, the AITA secretary general, expressed pride in the young athletes' achievements and their dedication, teamwork, and spirit.

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