Resham wins women’s singles title, Abhiram bags a double at National Doctors Badminton

Dr Resham Payak won the women’s singles open title at the inaugural edition of the National Doctors Badminton Championship 2026 in Goa. Dr Rusva Mistry came in second.

The men’s singles title went to Dr Abhiram, while Dr Ankush Patil finished second. Dr Abhiram went on to win the mixed doubles title too along with Dr Sanjotha. Dr Abhishek & Dr Neha Sharma came in second.

In the men’s singles 60 category, Dr Dnyaneshwar Shinde bagged a double. He first won the singles ahead of Dr Felix Dias and then in the company of Dr Ramanuj Marda bagged the doubles title. Dr Dhanesh and Dr Hemant Sathe finished second.

Age no bar: Senior doctors put up a tremendous show at the National Doctors Badminton Championship 2026 in Goa.

Season 1 of the championship concluded on a high note, marking a historic milestone in Indian medical sporting events. Hosted in Goa, the championship brought together doctors from across the country to compete in a celebration of fitness, fellowship, and competitive excellence.

The two-day championship witnessed enthusiastic participation across multiple age categories and formats, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The tournament successfully showcased not only athletic prowess but also the remarkable spirit of sportsmanship within the medical fraternity.

The event was conducted seamlessly with professional coordination, drawing appreciation from participants nationwide. While maintaining highly competitive standards, the championship also emphasized camaraderie, wellness, and the importance of balancing professional dedication with physical fitness.

Winners parade

Team Mighty Sports founders Nikhil Sampath and Nanda Pandey and the organising committee expressed sincere gratitude to all participants, partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of this landmark event. The championship has laid a strong foundation for future editions, aiming to expand participation and elevate standards even further.

The overwhelming response and competitive enthusiasm have firmly established the National Doctors Badminton Championship as a promising annual sporting platform for medical professionals across India.

Final placings:

Women’s singles open: 1. Dr Resham Payak, 2. Dr Rusva Mistry.

Women’s doubles open: 1. Dr Neha Sharma & Dr Sezal Singh Rana, 2. Dr Sanjotha & Dr Vinutha, 3. Dr Deepa & Dr Kranthi.

Men’s open student: 1. Charak Thapliyal, 2. Deepak Charan.

Men’s doubles open student: 1. Charak Thapliyal & Shaurya Kapoor, 2. Deepak Charan & Ravi Babu.

Men’s singles open: 1. Dr Abhiram, 2. Dr Ankush Patil.

Men’s doubles open: 1. Dr Anirudh & Dr Ibrahim, 2. Dr Vikhyath Narayan & Dr Vikas.

A shuttler is in full flow during his game at the National Doctors Badminton championship in Goa

Mixed doubles open: 1. Dr Abhiram & Dr Sanjotha, 2. Dr Abhishek & Dr Neha Sharma.

Men’s singles 35: 1. Dr Ketan Sinha, 2. Dr Ankush Patil.

Men’s doubles 35: 1. Dr Abhishek Verma & Dr Abhishek Chauhan, 2. Dr Dhaval Fadadu & Dr Rohan Badve.

Men’s singles 50: 1. Dr B Prakash Murthy, 2. Dr Sudhesh Tiwari.

Men’s doubles 50: 1. Dr Sudhesh Tiwari & Dr B Prakash Murthy, 2. Dr Ganesh & Dr Raju.

Men’s singles 60: 1. Dr Dnyaneshwar Shinde, 2. Dr Felix Dias.

Men’s doubles 60: 1. Dr Ramanuj Marda & Dr Dnyaneshwar Shinde, 2. Dr Dhanesh & Dr Hemant Sathe

Men’s doubles 90 (combined age): 1. Dr Sudhesh Tiwari & Dr B Prakash Murthy, 2. Dr Francis Abel & Dr Raju.