Indian Suhana claims gold in ITTF Premium Junior Circuit
New Delhi Feb 12 (IANS) Indian paddler Suhana Saini claimed the gold medal in the 2018 Oman Junior & Cadet Open -- ITTF Premium Junior Circuit.
The 12-year-old from Haryana beat Egypt s Hana Goda in the Hopes Girls Singles final 3-1 to annex the coveted title on Sunday.
Suhana began on a strong note but couldn t take charge of the table losing the first game 10-12. She was much more composed in the rest of the match though countering Hana s attacking play with a solid defense and a barrage of her own shots.
She won the remaining three games 11-7 11-6 11-8 comfortably to show her maturity beyond her years.
Suhana was in her elements all through the tournament beating Jordan s Rinad El-Hasani and Syria s Hend Zaza in straight games in the league phase.
She took on another of India s rising players Ananya Chande in the semifinals and waded into the final with a clinical 3-1 victory.
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