Sports News | Hansini Mathan Rajan Wins U-13 Girls Title in Austria
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian paddler Hansini Mathan Rajan has returned with two medals, including a gold in the U-13 girls event, from the World Table Tennis Youth Contender tournament held in Linz, Austria.
New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) Indian paddler Hansini Mathan Rajan has returned with two medals, including a gold in the U-13 girls event, from the World Table Tennis Youth Contender tournament held in Linz, Austria.
The tournament was held from May 1-3.
She won the U-13 championship defeating Romania's Andreea Baisu in a thrilling final. The final scoreline read 11-3, 7-11, 9 -11 ,11-0 ,11-8 in the Indian's favour.
She secured bronze in the U-15 category after stunning Choi Hosea of South Korea 3-0 in the quarterfinals. However, Hansini was overpowered by another South Korean, Yoo Yerin, in the semifinals.
Lee Seuengeun won the U-15 title beating compatriot Yoo Yerin in five games.
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